Posts Tagged ‘aquaculture’
High stocking density linked to skeletal issues in juvenile sea bream
Lower stocking densities could reduce the frequency of skeletal deformities in young gilthead sea bream, increasing fish welfare and productivity.
Read MoreNew tools can transform understanding of aquaculture’s microbiology
The microbiome of aquaculture systems has long been known to have a significant role in fish health and welfare issues, yet a full understanding of these interactions has often eluded experts.
Read MoreRevealing farmed sea bream’s diverse microbiome could aid health improvements
The microbiome of gilthead seabream farmed in the Mediterranean appears to be very distinct from that of their surrounding environment — offering new insight which may help in managing health issues associated with the species.
Read MoreHow to balance fish welfare and environmental protection in aquaculture
Fish farmers’ efforts to protect the environment often come at a cost to fish welfare, say scientists at the University of Melbourne, in a new opinion paper.
Read MoreHow accessible genome sequencing supports sustainable aquaculture
New, affordable technologies are changing the speed and cost at which full-genome sequences can be produced for diverse applications.
Read MoreUnderstanding, but not application, of sustainable health measures in Vietnam’s pangasius industry
Pangasius farmers in Vietnam generally view vaccination in a positive light and are concerned about antibiotic use, although further work is required to ensure sustainable practices are widely implemented, new research led by University of Stirling suggests.
Read MoreLack of coordination threatens biosecurity in Spanish marine-fish farming
Spain’s marine aquaculture industry needs to make changes in order to meet biosecurity threats, according to a new EU-backed report.
Read MoreDistinct bacterial variants make winter ulcer diagnostics ever-more important
A complex genetic picture is posing problems for Norwegian salmon farmers managing stocks affected by winter ulcer.
Read MoreDisease outbreaks in open aquaculture systems highlight benefits of collaboration
Disease is a shared problem for those farming fish in the open sea, say industry experts — and the results of better collaboration are plain to see.
Read MoreUrgent action needed to address climate impact on aquaculture, study says
Urgent action is needed to understand and counter the effects of anthropogenic climate change on farmed fish, according to a new review of knowledge to date.
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