͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     
About Us

View As Webpage  | View Archives | Email a Friend

 
 
 
@{mv_date_MMM d, yyyy}@
 
Editor's Note 
 
We reported on Nordic Aquafarms abandoning its plans for a RAS project in Maine. This latest development on the company selling the proposed site just has a note of finality to it. What does the future hold for RAS projects in the U.S.?
- Seyitan Moritiwon, Associate editor
 
THIS WEEK 
 

Nordic Aquafarms lists Maine property for $2M after project cancellation

Nordic Aquafarms Inc. has listed its 53.9-acre property for US$2 million after it abandoned its plans for the Belfast, Maine aquaculture project. A report from Mainebiz states that the property is located at 285 Northport Ave.


ULTRAAQUA takes over technical ownership of LIT UV Elektro equipment

ULTRAAQUA AS, a UV System manufacturer for water treatment, has officially taken over the technical ownership and support for all LIT UV Elektro GmbH equipment, components, and services. LIT UV Elektro is a manufacturer of ultraviolet and laser lamps.


Nanobubble innovation boosts fish health and operational efficiency at Lødingen Fisk

Moleaer Inc., a nanobubble technology company, has collaborated with Lødingen Fisk, an aquaculture facility in Norway, to adopt Moleaer’s Trinity Nanobubble Generator.


 
FEATURED STORIES 
 
#TITLE#

Spheric Research: For land-based investments, follow the money

There has been a lot of hype in the land-based aquaculture industry, which includes facilities to grow fish and shellfish in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), and hybrid flowthrough systems. To separate reality from the noise, the best way we can see what is going on is to follow the money. “Following the money” is an expression from the 1976 movie, “All the Presidents Men,” where two journalists analysed financial transactions to uncover a trail of bribes and corruption helping former U.S. President Richard Nixon win a second term in office.  » Read more
 
#TITLE#

Simple and buildable RAS projects with John Hansen at Hansen International Business Consulting

John Hansen, a project director in the RAS industry, discussed his experience and responsibilities, including managing design and construction for land-based fish farms. He emphasized the importance of early involvement in projects to ensure constructability and avoid costly changes. » Read More...
 
 
Education 
 

Next generation farming with Kevin Hoffman of Onalaska High School

Kevin Hoffman is the instructor and program manager for Onalaska High School’s aquaculture program in Washington State, United States. Through his hands-on program, students learn many practical skills, including feeding, sampling, fish husbandry, construction and maintenance. » Read more

Getting consumer buy-in for aquaculture

I recently joined a roundtable discussion called, “Come Together: Uniting the Farmed and Wild Seafood Sectors,” organized by the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA). The GAA is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to advocacy, education and leadership in responsible aquaculture. » Read more

 
MORE HEADLINES 
 

LocalCoho shuts down after 6 years of land-based salmon farming

» Read More...

Lødingen Fisk taps Pure Salmon for new smolt RAS facility

» Read More...

Atlantic Sapphire to rent Danish facility to Maiken Foods

» Read More...

Oceanloop, AWI use AI to improve animal welfare in indoor shrimp farming

» Read More...

Women in Scottish Aquaculture mentorship open for 2025 applications

» Read More...

 
Events 
 

Aquafarm 2025

Feb. 12-13, 2025
Pordenone Fiere, Italy
» Read More...

Aquaculture 2025

March 6-10, 2025
New Orleans, Louisiana USA
» Read More...