Peter Britz, professor emeritus in the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science at Rhodes University, South Africa, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the World Aquaculture Tanzania…
A family search for chemical-free food has become a commercial aquaponics venture producing tilapia and vegetables, with export plans stretching from Zimbabwe to Europe.
After years of hype, researchers, producers, failed ventures and aquafeed companies are taking stock of how far the insect meal sector has come, and what’s in store by 2030.
Proteomics can rapidly, and economically, assess the impact that changes in feed formulation have on the performance of farmed fish, potentially helping to integrate novel and functional ingredients…
A recent study testing a high protein aquafeed supplement has validated the benefits of the product, finding it to improve immune response and lower mortality in rainbow trout.
At the end of 2023 we sadly lost Nick James, one of the pioneers of modern aquaculture in Africa. Here Nick's family, friends, and colleagues celebrate his life, accomplishments, and contributions to…
The Peruvian authorities have announced that the second fishing season for anchovy and white anchovy in the North-Centre of the country will be officially closed on 13 January.
As the co-founder of a South African startup, spending three months in Olaisen Blue’s in-residence programme in Norway helped me appreciate how collaboration, community and a shared vision can…
MariHealth Solutions, a South African startup, has developed an innovative proteomic-based tool for detecting stress levels – and their possible causes – in a range of key aquaculture species.
A traditional Chinese herbal prophylactic, containing bioavailable phytonutrients recovered from the Camellia sinensis tea bush, has been shown to protect shrimp from outbreaks of AHPND and W…
By adopting the “basic building block” of tilapia farming, producers across Africa can establish and scale operations in both urban and rural environments – moving Africa’s tilapia industry beyond…
Nick James, the founder of South Africa’s legendary Rivendell Hatchery, looks back on a colourful aquacultural career as he prepares to put his life’s work on the market.
Catherine Greengrass Smith, director of aquaculture and environmental consultancy Gaia, talks about her ambitions to help the growth of South Africa’s aquaculture industry
South Africa’s abalone farmers are turning to renewables to power the growth of their industry - which is set to double production levels in the next five years.
The first interviewee in The Fish Site's new series is Conchita Milburn, head of Gariep Dam Hatchery and Aquaculture Technology Demonstration Centre, South Africa, who is playing a key part in…
Popular and adaptable, Nile tilapia are leading cichlid production worldwide. So why is the species banned in three of South Africa’s nine provinces? As Conchita Milburn reports, managing South…
Insect producer AgriProtein has been named the BBC Food Chain Global champion for a form of protein that could be incorporated into feeds for the aquaculture industry.
The international fly farming pioneer AgriProtein has moved its headquarters from Cape Town to London as it bids to upscale production and expand internationally.
SOUTH AFRICA - The World Aquaculture Society takes its annual conference to Africa for the first time in 2017 turning the spotlight on the potential of aquaculture production to support economic…
SOUTH AFRICA - With the worlds population ever on the increase, the demand placed on food sources, particularly protein, is already at record levels. Meat such as chicken and fish is in high demand,…
SOUTH AFRICA - Leading South African retailer, Woolworths, has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of its new range of ASC certified responsibly farmed fish.
SOUTH AFRICA - Stakeholders from law enforcement agencies, humanitarian organisations and government fisheries departments from 32 countries have convened in Cape Town for an international symposium…
SOUTH AFRICA - Survival of endangered African penguin chicks increased by 18 per cent following a trial three-year fishery closure around Robben Island in South Africa, a new study from the…
SOUTH AFRICA - South African abalone producer Abagold has become the first abalone company in the world to be awarded the independently-verified Friend of the Sea sustainability certification.
SOUTH AFRICA - South Africas hake trawl fishery is celebrating 11 years of MSC certification, following the announcement of a third successful assessment.
SOUTH AFRICA - Bribery among government officials who inspect fishing along the coast of South Africa is contributing to overfishing, according to a new study.
SOUTH AFRICA - An aquatic biosecurity governance workshop bringing together more than 120 participants from Africa was held in Durban, South Africa between 5 and 7 November 2014.
SOUTH AFRICA - Leading South African retailer, Woolworths, has pledged to source its farmed seafood from sustainable and responsible operations by 2020.
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