Researchers from Hendrix Genetics and its Troutlodge business presented a new method for incorporating data from triploid rainbow trout into commercial genetic evaluations at the World Congress on…
A new study published in Aquaculture has documented a 76 percent genetic improvement in the harvest weight of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) over more than 20 years of selective breeding.
The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) appointed Samuel May as genetic services lead for the US and Canada, strengthening its commitment to innovative breeding strategies and sustainable…
A new study has identified domesticated black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) from Brazil as a promising, disease-resilient alternative to Pacific white-leg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei). The research…
New research from the University of Glasgow, in collaboration with the University of Sydney, shows how genes associated with antibiotic resistance can spread and persist in the gut of farmed Atlantic…
In a bid to address the significant decline of European native flat oyster populations, four industry organisations have joined forces to develop disease resistant oyster strains through advanced…
Times have rarely been tougher for shrimp farmers in India, but Balasubramaniam V, general secretary of the Prawn Farmers Federation of India, believes that the industry can transform its fortunes…
Coral Vita is employing cutting edge- aquaculture methods to protect the world’s coral reefs, in a bid to protect these vital ecosystems against the ravages of climate change.
A look at some of the emerging technologies that hold promise for saving endangered fish species, as well as the potential to accelerate genetic improvements in aquaculture.
In an effort to secure the production of better performing oysters and bolster shellfish farming in the Northeast US, NOAA has launched a state-of-the-art Oyster Breeding Centre.
In a move that may prove significant for the aquafeed industry, exclusive commercial license for technology used to produce omega-3 products in Camelina sativa has been granted to biotech company…
A recent study conducted by aquaculture breeding company GenoMar compares the performance of their premium tilapia line - GenoMar 1000 - against a common commercial strain, highlighting potential…
After seven years occupying the role, GenoMar Genetics’ former chief executive Alejandro Tola Alvarez has stepped aside as aquaculture industry veteran Gustavo Bozano is appointed to the role.
After leading a management buyout of Spring Genetics from Benchmark, Hideyoshi Segovia Uno is working hard to help ensure the international tilapia sector – particularly in Latin America (LATAM) –…
Muga Fish Farm has undergone remarkable growth under the leadership of founder and director, George Muga – overcoming challenges and earning prestigious awards – and is now poised for growth through…
While the slow intensification of shrimp farming appears to be working in Latin America, Ecuadorian producers should be wary of the Asian example, where even heavy investments in new technologies…
The last 12 months have proved testing for Malaysia’s shrimp and crab farmers, with a number of new entrants going out of business, but a pivot towards the live market has provided a lifeline for Yit…
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have optimised a protocol that allows previously tough-to-reach genetic material in hard or frozen tissues to be extracted in a wide range of animals,…
The biotechnology company, which specialises in the breeding and genetics of tilapia, last week announced the successful completion of a management buyout from the previous owner, Benchmark Holdings.
Salt-tolerant rice plants that can be grown directly upon the surface of the ocean may provide a solution to rising sea levels and salinisation of agricultural land, according to Alora, an…
Access to a growing array of recent and emerging technologies offers hope for breeding shrimp which are either faster growing or more resistant to specific diseases, but the performance of improved…
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