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Turkish salmon gains ground overseas, backed by aquaculture know-how

Agence France-Presse – TRABZON Workers harvest Turkish salmon from their farming cages off the Vakifkebir shores in the Black Sea on June 11, 2025. Sitting in his spacious office with a view of the Black Sea, Tayfun Denizer smiles: his rainbow...

Malaysia explores solar-powered robot to support sustainable aquaculture

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Several towns in Malaysia’s Pahang state have begun adopting a solar-powered robot named AquaRover to modernise traditional aquaculture practices. Developed by a research team led by Dr. Archina Buthiyappan from the University...

Changing waters, changing views: stakeholder perspectives on ocean acidification and adaptations in shellfish aquaculture

Shellfish aquaculture is a vital industry in the US, but one which faces mounting challenges threatening both productivity and business viability. Research often fails to align with growers’ immediate needs, so researchers set out to help close...

Ocean acidification bill to protect US commercial fisheries, aquaculture has bipartisan, bicameral support

Lawmakers in both the US Senate and US House of Representatives made some noise this week in support of a bill that would require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to collaborate with US state and local governments and...

Opening of a new aquaculture demonstration centre in Crete

The new centre – the most advanced of its kind in the Mediterranean and Black Sea region – was launched with a five-day technical training course attended by researchers and officials from Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia. Its...

India pushes for aquaculture expansion as Goa’s fish production sees fluctuations

INDIA – Fish production in Goa rose to 140.3 tonnes in 2022–23, reaching its highest level in eight years, before slipping to 135.7 tonnes in the following year, according to new government figures. The latest data, published by the Union Ministry...

“Aquaculture on the Rise” is the theme for upcoming WAS meeting in Uganda

The World Aquaculture Safari 2025 (WA25 Uganda) conference features a dynamic line-up of experts focused on “Aquaculture on the Rise.” The conference takes place June 24 to 27 at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Entebbe, Uganda. The program is now...

South Korea partners with ASC to set new aquaculture standards

South Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) to accelerate its shift toward best practices and boost the global competitiveness of its farmed seafood, the latter announced. The agreement...

Germany and Brazil falling behind in freshwater aquaculture

According to Leopoldina, freshwater aquaculture offers a highly promising, resource-efficient and environmentally friendly way to produce animal protein. ‘’It has the potential to make a significant contribution to global food security while...

New BFAR office to boost aquaculture in Soccsksargen

General Santos City Lone District Rep. Shirlyn Bañas-Nograles recently graced the construction of the satellite office of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office 12, in General Santos City. In her statement, Nograles said the...

Mendoza admin launches aquaculture training in Pres. Roxas town

The Cotabato government, under the leadership of Governor Emmylou “Lala” J. Taliño-Mendoza, has launched a training on aquaculture in Pres. Roxas town. The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) headed by Engr. Elena E. Ragonton,...

From Selling Prawns at Roadside to Building a Shrimp Empire: Inspiring Story of Dr. Manoj M. Sharma’s Aquaculture Revolution

Dr. Sharma started Mayank Aquaculture in 2005 with only 4 hectares and now, it has stretched to 400 hectares through his affiliated group of companies, yielding more than 1,000 tons of shrimp per annum. (Image Credit: Dr. Manoj M. Sharma) Dr....

Norway launches consultation to expand offshore aquaculture regulations

The amendments allow for the allocation of larger areas, together with an obligation to prepare a plan for the establishment, development, operation and closure of offshore aquaculture within the areas allocated. “This will ensure biosecure and...

Mowi back in court as appeal over Discovery Islands aquaculture ban begins

Mowi stepped into a Canadian appeals court this week to fight again against the federal government's decision not to renew salmon farming licenses in British Columbia's Discovery Islands, and so too did the conservation groups that've joined the...

Fishing for an audience: New film aims to raise awareness of issues in NL aquaculture industry

Breadcrumb Trail Links Atlantic Canada Entertainment & Life Newfoundland & Labrador The film Rock, Plastic, Salmon documents environmental concerns of residents living in the path of fish farm expansion along the Newfoundland’s south coast Author...

3-day aquaculture management course begins tomorrow

RAWALPINDI - A three-day course on ‘aquaculture management’ for fish farmers will begin at the Fisheries Training Sub-Center Rawal Town Islamabad on Thursday. The training course under the supervision of Assistant Director Fisheries Training...

With sunshine and batteries, Maine oyster growers are starting to electrify operations

But the transition has been aided by federal support, which is at risk. PORTLAND, Maine — From a distance, what appears to be an old pontoon boat with a shade canopy was tugging at its mooring near an island in Casco Bay. Up close, the retrofitted...

Norway looks at boosting offshore aquaculture

Offshore aquaculture is poised to be the next frontier for seafood innovation. Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Marianne Sivertsen Naess has launched a public consultation to facilitate the development of offshore aquaculture.Foto: NFD/David Berge...

Fighting antimicrobial resistance with insect-based livestock feed

Traditional livestock production systems have severe environmental consequences, including high greenhouse gas emissions, extensive land and water use, and risk of fostering antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Together with the steadily rising demand...