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The Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) genome decoded: future implications

Decoding the genome of an aquaculture species means having access to its complete genetic map – understanding how its DNA is organized and where the genes that regulate key biological traits are ...
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Gilthead seabream by-products: technical potential, industrial pathway still uncertain

The valorisation of fish by-products has long been part of the sustainability and circular economy narrative in aquaculture. Turning that potential into technically and economically viable solutions, ...
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SpaceGenFish: Spain’s new bet to put farmed fish on the space menu

A Spanish-led consortium says it’s taking a concrete step toward a question that used to belong to science fiction: can we farm fish in orbit to feed astronauts on long missions? The project, ...
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New aquaculture projects must learn from the failure of past ventures

The beginning of the year represents for many a new cycle and the launch of ideas, projects and expectations. In the aquaculture sector in which we operate, as in any complex industrial sector, ...
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Local Atlantic Macroalgae Enhance European Seabass Nutrition and Health

Researchers from Portugal and Spain have discovered that two locally abundant Atlantic seaweed, Osmundea sp (a red macroalgae) and Codium sp (a green macroalga), as sustainable and functional ...
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Bay of Cadiz: a privileged setting for modern, circular and sustainable aquaculture

These figures, as confirmed during the third AZA4ICE project local meeting held at the Faculty of Marine and Environmental Science of the University of Cádiz, show that the Bay provides an ...
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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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AI Cameras Reveal How Shrimp Respond to Feeding in Aquaculture Ponds

Tropical Shrimp organise themselves differently in the pond before and after feed is distributed, according to a new study led by the University of the West of Scotland in collaboration with Skretting ...
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AQUA4ALL Project Enhances Fish Farming Waste by Cultivating Microalgae

Fish farming effluents, rich in nutrients, hold the potential to foster circular economy approaches by transforming this waste into valuable resources. In a significant move towards more sustainable ...
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Mowi releases 2024 Integrated Annual Report: A year of growth, sustainability and innovation

Mowi ASA, a global frontrunner in aquaculture and a trailblazer in Atlantic salmon production, has published its 2024 Integrated Annual Report. This document outlines the group’s financial performance ...
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Farmed Atlantic salmon safer to eat, but now contains less omega-3, long-term study finds

Farmed Atlantic salmon may be safer on the plate today than it was 15 years ago, but its nutritional profile has changed — notably, with lower levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, according to a ...
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Greece and Turkey need young labour to sustain aquaculture growth

The availability of labour has become one of the decisive factors for the competitiveness of marine aquaculture in the Mediterranean. Beyond production growth or the adoption of new technologies, the ...