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Sustainability-focused equity firm casts eye on shrimp genetics

Private equity firm Ocean 14 Capital Fund has signed a deal to purchase the controlling share of SyAqua, a leading shrimp genetics and nutrition company. The funding company intends to make an initial investment of US$12 million in the shrimp breeder. » Read more

German startup, Aquapurna, partners with Billund Aquaculture

German food and agritech startup, Aquapurna, is joining forces with RAS designer, Billund Aquaculture, to develop a new land-based shrimp farm project. The company says it hoped to “develop the most advanced method of land-based shrimp farming.” » Read more

Nofima names new research director

As research director at the Marine Biotechnology Department at Nofima, Jan Erik Olsen will head Biotep, Nofima’s pilot facility in Kaldfjord outside Tromsø, in Norway. Nofima’s goal is to help boost sustainable food production from both sea and land. » Read more

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Norwegian smolt farmer Sævareid Fiskeanlegg signs deal with Ace Aquatec

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Salmon Evolution launches North American expansion

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RAS Talk: Building Ukrainian RAS with Lubomir Haidamaka of Vismar Aqua

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Fresh Tips: How to reduce oxygen waste in a RAS system

Whether using oxygen generators or liquid oxygen, efficient use can help control costs and reduce wear and tear on equipment. In addition, preventing oxygen waste through leaks in supply lines or over supply to RAS can prevent hazards associated with oxygen enriched environments for operators and gas bubble trauma for the fish. » Read more

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