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When the world catches a cold

The ripple effects of the spread of the new coronavirus (Covid-19) across the globe are being felt across industries. The impact to the aquaculture industry has yet to be quantified, but with countries imposing lockdowns and travel bans – whether justified or effective is another discussion – the case for increasing domestic production and reducing reliance on seafood imports just became that much stronger.


New Zealand invests in US$12.4-m yellowtail kingfish RAS project

The New Zealand government, research bodies, and growth fund organizations are hoping to kickstart a land-based aquaculture project which aims to determine if yellowtail kingfish can be commercially farmed in the country.


Hatch appoints new innovation manager

Hatch, an early-stage venture capital firm, has appointed a new manager to marshal the company’s efforts in building a stronger presence in the aquaculture space.
 
 
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How solid waste put aquaculture systems at risk

Solid waste is the most harmful type of waste in fish culture systems, according to a recent report. The two major sources of solid wastes in aquaculture are uneaten feed and various undigested substances, which are passed through as fecal waste, according to a study by Dr. Akeem Babatunde Dauda Abdullateef Ajadi, M.S. Dr. Adenike Susan Tola-Fabunmi Dr. Ayoola Olusegun Akinwole. The group investigated the impact of solid wastes in various types of fish culture systems. Their report was released through the Global Aquaculture Alliance. » Read more
 
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BioMar denies copying SuperSmolt tech

BioMar is challenging a court ruling that compels the global aquaculture feed company to pay a fine equivalent to about US$2.4 million for patent infringement. » Read more

French, US firm to work on white spot virus cure

American biotechnology company Pebble Labs USA Inc., and French veterinarian pharmaceutical firm Virbac (VIRP), have signed an agreement to co-develop and commercialize breakthrough solutions for disease prevention in aquaculture. » Read more
 
Events 
 
RAS Conference

Aquaculture Innovation Workshop 2020

April 30 - May 01, 2020
Location: New York, NY
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RAStech 2020

November 16 – 17, 2020
Location: South Carolina, U.S.A.
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