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By World Aquaculture Society African Chapter As we look ahead with excitement to the upcoming Aquaculture Africa 2024 Conference (AFRAQ24) in Hammamet, Tunisia, collaboration and partnership will be at the heart of the three-day event. The great strength of AFRAQ is the bringing together of the major actors driving aquaculture development in Africa including industry, international government development agencies, finance institutions, governments, NGOs, and the research community....

Collaboration and partnerships to take centre stage at the upcoming Aquaculture Africa 2024 Conference in Tunisia, 19-22 November 2024 - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 0By World Aquaculture Society African Chapter As we look ahead with excitement to the upcoming Aquaculture Africa 2024 Conference (AFRAQ24) in Hammamet, Tunisia, collaboration and partnership will be at the heart of the three-day event. The great strength of AFRAQ is the bringing together o...

By Environmental Defense Fund As U.S. lawmakers consider legislation that would develop open ocean aquaculture, a new report from the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) provides critical insights into species that may be optimal for farming in open ocean environments. Titled "What Will We Grow Here? An Analysis of Candidate Species for Open Ocean Aquaculture in the United States,” …...

What Will We Grow Here? An Analysis of Candidate Species for Open Ocean Aquaculture in the U.S. - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 0By Environmental Defense Fund As U.S. lawmakers consider legislation that would develop open ocean aquaculture, a new report from the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) provides critical insights into species that may be optimal for farming in open ocean environments.   Titled “What Wil...

Aquaculture Magazine reports: EUR 5.7 million funding for the Sustainable Blue Economy in European Sea Basins The European Commission (EC) recently launched a new call for proposals funded under the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). With EUR 5.7 million, the call for proposals seeks to fund regional flagships projects supporting sustainable blue economy in the European Union (EU) sea basins for Smart Specialization, as well Regenerative Ocean Farming and Algae Innovation....

European EMFAF call for proposals for smart specialization and regenerative ocean farming - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 0Aquaculture Magazine reports: EUR 5.7 million funding for the Sustainable Blue Economy in European Sea Basins The European Commission (EC) recently launched a new call for proposals funded under the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). With EUR 5.7 million, the call fo...

Aquaculture Magazine reports: Over the past two years, Proximar Seafood has prepared for the company’s first harvest– and the first harvest ever in Japan of domestically produced- Atlantic salmon from its salmon facility at the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan. The completion of the first commercial harvest is marking an operational and commercial pivotal milestone, they assured. “Proximar is the only supplier of domestically produced Atlantic salmon in Japan, years ahead of competition....

Proximar Seafood sold the very first Atlantic salmon harvested in Japan under the brand Fuji Atlantic Salmon - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 0Aquaculture Magazine reports: Over the past two years, Proximar Seafood has prepared for the company’s first harvest– and the first harvest ever in Japan of domestically produced- Atlantic salmon from its salmon facility at the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan. The completion of the first c...

By Aquaintech Inc. Aquaintech Inc. (AITI) was the first company to successfully develop and market Bacillus spore tablets for use in aquaculture. PRO4000X, our lead tableted product, is widely used in hatcheries, RAS systems, shrimp and fishponds, reservoirs, and discharge and intake canals. PRO4000X was designed to target pond bottoms. AITI is pleased to announce the addition of the…...

Aquaintech Inc. announces the addition of the TWC Bio-Block to its product line targeted for the water column - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 0By Aquaintech Inc. Aquaintech Inc. (AITI) was the first company to successfully develop and market Bacillus spore tablets for use in aquaculture. PRO4000X, our lead tableted product, is widely used in hatcheries, RAS systems, shrimp and fishponds, reservoirs, and discharge and intake canal...

By Gabriel Luna* Let’s review Ecuadorian shrimp exports up until July of 2024. The year started with 3 low volume months of about 200 million lbs in January, February, and March. Volume then picked up, from the uncoordinated coincidental synchronization of farm seeding in December of 2023. This is normal and happens usually due to the desire to harvest in November for exporting at a peak demand for Chinese New YEAR and to avoid having large shrimp in farms during December for security, operational and weather reasons....

Ecuador Shrimp Exports and Current Situation - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 0By Gabriel Luna* Let’s review Ecuadorian shrimp exports up until July of 2024. The year started with 3 low volume months of about 200 million lbs in January, February, and March. Volume then picked up, from the uncoordinated coincidental synchronization of farm seeding in December of 202...

By FAI A total of 68 shrimp farmers in a major sector of Honduran aquaculture successfully completed shrimp welfare training recently, helping to raise health and welfare standards to new heights. Facilitated by global aquaculture welfare expert FAI, the two-day course was held in Choluteca for Grupo Granjas Marinas S.A de C.V (GGM), a Honduran company dedicated to the sustainable production of Pacific white shrimp (...

Shrimp welfare set to reach new heights in Honduras - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 0By FAI A total of 68 shrimp farmers in a major sector of Honduran aquaculture successfully completed shrimp welfare training recently, helping to raise health and welfare standards to new heights. Facilitated by global aquaculture welfare expert FAI, the two-day course was held in Cholutec...

By MiAlgae Leading the charge in sustainable Omega-3s, MiAlgae expands to meet surging global demand. MiAlgae, a leading innovator in biotechnology, has secured £14 million in funding to accelerate its operations and scale production. The company has successfully reached commercial-scale of its sustainable marine Omega-3 product, NaturAlgae, at its demonstrator site in Scotland. Over the past 30 years, global aquaculture industry has expanded more than fivefold to help feed the growing world population....

Biotech pioneer MiAlgae powers ahead with new production facility - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 1By MiAlgae Leading the charge in sustainable Omega-3s, MiAlgae expands to meet surging global demand. MiAlgae, a leading innovator in biotechnology, has secured £14 million in funding to accelerate its operations and scale production. The company has successfully reached commercial-scale ...

Aquaculture Magazine reports: Andfjord Holding, announced a few days ago that the Norwegian company for sustainable salmon production has completed a block transaction with the international Group based in Portugal with over 230 years of know-how in the food business, Jeronimo Martins Agro-Alimentar (JMA), involving the sale of 2,000,000 shares in Andfjord Salmon Group. The transaction, they said, serves strategic purposes for both parties....

The Portuguese supermarket and food group Jerónimo Martins Agro-Alimentar invests in Norwegian Andfjord Salmon - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 0Aquaculture Magazine reports: Andfjord Holding, announced a few days ago that the Norwegian company for sustainable salmon production has completed a block transaction with the international Group based in Portugal with over 230 years of know-how in the food business, Jeronimo Martins Agro...

By Aquaculture Europe 2025 The theme of the conference is “Aquaculture for Everyone. Invest in your planet” Following the resounding success of AQUA 2024 in Denmark, the Aquaculture Europe 2025 event, organized by the European Aquaculture Society (EAS) is set to be held in Valencia, Spain, from September 22 to 25, 2025. This highly anticipated event will bring together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from across Europe and beyond to explore the future of sustainable aquaculture practices....

Spain prepares to host the biggest European Aquaculture event in history - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 0By Aquaculture Europe 2025 The theme of the conference is “Aquaculture for Everyone. Invest in your planet” Following the resounding success of AQUA 2024 in Denmark, the Aquaculture Europe 2025 event, organized by the European Aquaculture Society (EAS) is set to be held in Valencia, Sp...

Aquaculture Magazine reports: Cooke United States (USA) announced the celebration of the first 20 years of aquaculture operations in Maine to supply fresh Atlantic salmon to grocery stores and restaurants throughout New England and the United States. The 20th anniversary includes the rollout of a refreshed brand logo from Cooke Aquaculture USA to Cooke USA, matching Cooke’s company-wide initiative to create a cohesive identity across its global seafood operations in 14 countries....

Cooke USA announces the celebration of the first 20 years of aquaculture operations in Maine - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 0Aquaculture Magazine reports: Cooke United States (USA) announced the celebration of the first 20 years of aquaculture operations in Maine to supply fresh Atlantic salmon to grocery stores and restaurants throughout New England and the United States. The 20th anniversary includes the rollo...

🌊 It’s the second day of LAQUA 2024, organized by the World Aquaculture Society in Medellín, Colombia! 🇨🇴

Aquaculture Magazine is proud to be part of this vital event that unites industry experts, researchers, and producers from around the world. The conference features key presentations on the latest advancements in aquaculture science and technology.

Attendees are exploring innovative solutions for enhancing sustainable practices and productivity in the sector. The commercial exhibition showcases companies dedicated to driving the future of aquaculture in Latin America.

* By Nick Gosling Salmon farms have been an important part of the northeast U.S. aquaculture industry for over 50 years, but sea lice, a pesky parasitic crustacean that feed on and injure of the salmon. Integrating lumpfish—a cleaner fish that naturally feeds on sea lice off salmon—into aquaculture farms can provide a sustainable mitigation strategy. Research at the University of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station found that lumpfish hatcheries can reduce such behavior by altering light conditions and fish densities inside tanks....

Optimizing Lumpfish Rearing - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 0 * By Nick Gosling Salmon farms have been an important part of the northeast U.S. aquaculture industry for over 50 years, but sea lice, a pesky parasitic crustacean that feed on and injure of the salmon. Integrating lumpfish—a cleaner fish that naturally feeds on sea lice off salmon—in...

🌊 Exciting Progress at Andfjord Salmon Group’s Kvalnes Facility! 🌊

Andfjord Salmon Group has announced significant advancements in their Kvalnes build-out, with ongoing workstreams showing remarkable progress. The waterways, crucial for their flow-through systems, are now 73% complete—up from 57% just a couple of months ago!

📈 In this initial phase, four new pools are being constructed, aimed at boosting total production capacity to 8,000 tonnes HOG by 2025, with future plans to reach 40,000 tonnes. The innovative approach, combining ocean and land-based farming, positions Andfjord Salmon as a leader in sustainable aquaculture.

💡 With a stellar first production cycle achieving a 97.5% survival rate, Andfjord Salmon is set to redefine industry standards. Their recent equity raise of NOK 350 million further supports this ambitious expansion.

For more insights into their groundbreaking progress and future plans, read the full article here:

https://aquaculturemag.com/2024/09/13/andfjord-salmon-group-announces-solid-progress-at-kvalnes-build-out/

By Ace Aquatec Aquaculture technology company Ace Aquatec is expanding the presence of their products into Oceania, as New Zealand-based king salmon producer Mount Cook Alpine Salmon continues to see enormous benefits from their award-winning A-BIOMASS® camera at their site in Mount Cook. A-BIOMASS® is an advanced underwater camera designed to bring more efficiency and precision to biomass measurement and distributions of a range of fish species. ...

Ace Aquatec helps drive production improvements from cutting edge biomass technology at Mount Cook Alpine Salmon - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 0By Ace Aquatec Aquaculture technology company Ace Aquatec is expanding the presence of their products into Oceania, as New Zealand-based king salmon producer Mount Cook Alpine Salmon continues to see enormous benefits from their award-winning A-BIOMASS® camera at their site in Mount Cook....

By Aker BioMarine Next week, our CEO Matts Johansen will be traveling to New York to participate in the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, a premier event that gathers some of the world’s most influential leaders, visionaries, and changemakers. This year’s event promises to be a pivotal moment in addressing the most pressing global challenges and exploring groundbreaking solutions that will drive sustainable progress for the future....

Aker BioMarine attends the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 0By Aker BioMarine Next week, our CEO Matts Johansen will be traveling to New York to participate in the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, a premier event that gathers some of the world’s most influential leaders, visionaries, and changemakers. This year’s event promis...

By dsm-firmenich dsm-firmenich is delighted to announce the opening of its new Animal Nutrition & Health premix and additives manufacturing plant in Sadat City, Egypt. Formally inaugurated on 12 September 2024, the facility reflects the company’s commitment to meet increasing demand from mid-range and large livestock farms and feed millers for premixes and innovative feed additives. The new production unit will serve customers in Egypt, the Middle East, Southern Europe and Africa....

dsm-firmenich opens Animal Nutrition & Health manufacturing plant in Egypt - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 0By dsm-firmenich dsm-firmenich is delighted to announce the opening of its new Animal Nutrition & Health premix and additives manufacturing plant in Sadat City, Egypt. Formally inaugurated on 12 September 2024, the facility reflects the company’s commitment to meet increasing demand from...

Aquaculture Magazine reports: Asia-Pacific produces over 90% of the world’s farmed aquatic foods Recently was launched in Bangkok, Thailand, the Aquadapt project, created by the Network of Aquaculture Centers in Asia-Pacific and FutureFish with the support of the Canadian International Development Research Centre (IDRC). The research project aims to promote sustainable aquaculture in the Asia-Pacific region and help develop greener innovations for this vital sector....

Canadian IDRC supports project to develop a more sustainable aquaculture innovation in the Asia-Pacific region - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 0Aquaculture Magazine reports: Asia-Pacific produces over 90% of the world’s farmed aquatic foods Recently was launched in Bangkok, Thailand, the Aquadapt project, created by the Network of Aquaculture Centers in Asia-Pacific and FutureFish with the support of the Canadian International D...

Aquaculture Magazine reports: The company's CEO believes that the shrimp industry has the potential to surpass the sustainability achievements seen in the salmon sector. Carlos Diaz, CEO of the international company Biomar, participated at the recently celebrated Global Shrimp Forum (GSF) 2024 with a fresh perspective on the aquaculture industry's future. Diaz gave a forward-looking perspective by comparing shrimp and salmon, two of the world’s most popular seafood choices....

Biomar shares its vision for the future of shrimp farming at the World Shrimp Forum 2024 - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 0Aquaculture Magazine reports: The company’s CEO believes that the shrimp industry has the potential to surpass the sustainability achievements seen in the salmon sector. Carlos Diaz, CEO of the international company Biomar, participated at the recently celebrated Global Shrimp Forum (GSF...

Aquaculture Magazine reports: All ongoing workstreams for Andfjord Salmon Group build-out at Kvalnes, Andøya, show solid progress, assured from the Norwegian company: the next two pools are starting to take shape. As of some days ago, the waterways, including inlet and outlet tunnel, had reached 73 percent completion – a noticeable increase from 57 percent in early July this year....

Andfjord Salmon Group announces solid progress at Kvalnes build-out - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 0Aquaculture Magazine reports: All ongoing workstreams for Andfjord Salmon Group build-out at Kvalnes, Andøya, show solid progress, assured from the Norwegian company: the next two pools are starting to take shape. As of some days ago, the waterways, including inlet and outlet tunnel, had ...

By FAI To address the need for sustainable and ethically produced shrimp, HydroNeo, a leader in smart aquaculture farm management software and tools, has announced a new partnership with shrimp welfare experts, FAI. The partnership has resulted in the integration of FAI’s well-established shrimp welfare assessment framework and technology into HydroNeo’s popular digital farm management mobile application. The collaboration will provide shrimp farmers with comprehensive tools to monitor and enhance shrimp welfare....

New partnership between leading farm technology provider and welfare experts set to improve shrimp welfare in Asia - Aquaculture Magazine Visitas: 0By FAI To address the need for sustainable and ethically produced shrimp, HydroNeo, a leader in smart aquaculture farm management software and tools, has announced a new partnership with shrimp welfare experts, FAI. The partnership has resulted in the integration of FAI’s well-establishe...