Environment
Microplastics linked to gill health issues
Fish that are subjected to chronic exposure to microplastic fibres suffer from issues including aneurysms and gill damage, according to a new study.
- Pond-cultivated algae: Slimy superhero for aquafeeds?
- To protect sensitive habitat, oyster farms turn to high-tech tools
- Canada invests in ‘clean-tech’ aquaculture
- Is the aquaculture of invasive and non-native species worth the risk?
- Marine pests
- Can salmon farming cope with climate change?
- Toxicity of chemical substances in aquaculture
- Microbial activity assessment based on hydrogen peroxide decomposition rates
Environment
Salinity in aquaculture, Part 1
Those involved in shrimp farming and other kinds of coastal aquaculture recognize salinity as an environmental factor of importance
HCM City students make biodegradable products from potatoes
Two students from the HCM City University of Economics and Finance have made biodegradable products from potato starch in an effort to reduce the use of single
Solar dryer dome technology solution enhance climate change resilience
Solar Dryer Parabola Dome is the result of 30 years of research by Dr. Serm Janjai of Silpakorn University.
In-pond raceway systems introduced in Pakistan
Aquaculture in Pakistan is a fast-emerging sector that has developed over the last decade and has gradually evolved from extensive culture to semi-intensive
Restorative aquaculture: can farming shellfish and seaweed provide habitat benefits?
While aquaculture is often associated with degrading water quality, invasive species introductions and the destruction of important coastal habitats
Algae detection system aims to help aquaculture bloom
A Scottish consortium is developing an early-warning detection system for potentially dangerous plankton and algae, which could help the aquaculture industry
Study suggests antibiotic use alters soil response to manure application
Soil microbiome and ecosystem functions found to respond to exposure to manure from cattle administered an antibiotic.
Climate lessons could inform antibiotic resistance challenge
Rising antimicrobial resistance could be curbed with framework inspired by climate change targets.
From bench to belly: Driving supply-side solutions for the future of fish…
Recent models have shown fisheries collapse under business as usual scenarios. A collapse of this supply would be a disaster.
The blue dimensions of aquaculture
Aquaculture has been responsible for the growth in supply of fish for human consumption. In order to meet the demand for food for a growing global population
Shrimp pond preparation crucial for production, disease prevention
Ponds accumulate soil particles eroded from earthwork and organic matter originating from dead plankton, uneaten feed and feces.
Global area estimate for marine aquaculture development
Currently, 112 countries and territories produce seafood in the marine environment, with earnings reaching $65.4 billion in 2013 from the mariculture sector