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Shrimp exports stabilise as Ecuador shifts focus to new markets

Ecuador’s shrimp exports saw a slight downturn in the third quarter of 2024, with a 3% year-on-year decrease, bringing total exports for the year so far to a level comparable with 2023. Following a ...
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Experts stress the need for integrated management of environmental factors in RAS

Environmental parameters such as light, temperature, water quality, sound and disinfection, when managed in a specie-specific way, are key to achieving higher productivity, better animal welfare and ...
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From Oil Rigs to Seaweed Farms: The Gulf of Mexico’s Potential to Lead a Blue Revolution

In the Gulf of Mexico, 7,500 oil platforms could be repurposed as marine farms, providing food for a growing global population while capturing millions of tonnes of carbon. The transformation of ...
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Aquaculture and Offshore Wind Energy: Synergies and Challenges

In a time when renewable energy and sustainable food production are global priorities, innovative solutions combining aquaculture and offshore wind energy are emerging to maximise the potential of our ...
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Rabobank Warns Fishmeal Shortage Is Coming; Fish Oil Scarcity to Intensify by 2028

A recent report from Rabobank, a global bank with a strong foucs on the agri-food sector, has issued a stark warning: the aquaculture industry faces a critical challenge unless it can find viable ...
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A digital twin for aquaculture: AI predicts fish growth in real time

Traditionally, fish growth has been estimated using statistical models. More recently, machine learning has gained ground as a predictive tool. However, both approaches have limitations. Statistical ...
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La Fermentación en estado sólido convierte subproductos agrícolas en “súper ingredientes” para los piensos

La industria acuícola, esencial para la seguridad alimentaria mundial, se enfrenta a un dilema de sostenibilidad: la dependencia de ingredientes como la harina de pescado y la harina de soja. Sin ...
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Electrical Stunning in seabream and European sea bass: A Growing Trend

The use of electrical stunning in aquaculture—where a current is applied to fish before slaughter—has gained increasing recognition due to its clear benefits for both animal welfare and product ...
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Advancing Greater Amberjack feeds and optimal farming conditions

Spanish researchers have led two pivotal studies, published in the scientific magazine Aquaculture, provinding valuable insights to advance the farming of greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili), a ...
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The Great Cormorant: A growing threat to aquaculture and biodiversity in Europe

The soaring population of Great Cororants (Phalacrocorax carbo carbo and Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis) has become a pressing challenge for European aquaculture and aquatic biodiversity. Over the past ...
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University of Vigo’s Centre and Stolt Sea Farm launch pioneering project to enhance animal welfare in flatfish farming

The Marine Research Centre (CIM) at the University of Vigo has launched a new project aimed at strengthening animal welfare in the industrial aquaculture of flatfish. According to the university, the ...
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Aquaculture is a sector aligned with sustainable soy usage in Europe

Soy, a key component in animal feed across Europe-including aquaculture-is taking centre stage in sustainability strategies, thanks to its increasing certification and traceability. The newly ...