Locally produced aquafeed will soon be available in Armenia: Manana Grain Company is constructing an aquafeed line at its mill in Yeghvard, one of the country\'s largest feed plants.

Omega Protein Corporation, announced today that the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has approved a 20% decrease in fish catch for the Atlantic Coast menhaden bait and reduction fisheries. The decrease is based on the 2009 to 2011 three year catch average and is expected to take effect, if ratified by the member ASMFC states, in the 2013 fishing season

The Global Aquaculture Alliance congratulated salmon companies in Chile and Australia for achieving Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification

The European Food Safety Authority has issued a Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) as a feed additive for fish and other animal species or categories, based on a dossier submitted by DSM

The Departments of Trade and Industry and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries have finalized the Aquaculture Development and Enhancement Programme, which will assist new entrants and existing aquaculture ventures

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council has formed an alliance with two partners in China, the China Aquatic Products Processing and Marketing Alliance and WWF China, to begin to tackle the problem of how to help the world’s biggest grower of Tilapia to operate in a more environmentally sustainable way. This has been made possible by a grant of €1 million from the European Union

China is on course to produce 190 million tons feed this year and will expand rapidly thanks to advanced technologies, Alltech predicts

Mainstream Canada is British Columbia’s first salmon-farming company to achieve two-star Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification from The Global Aquaculture Alliance.

A new study by scientists at the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology found that feeding probiotics to baby zebrafish accelerated their development and increased their chances of survival into adulthood.

The Commission is issuing new guidelines to improve understanding of how aquaculture can be carried out inside Natura 2000, the EU-wide network of protected natural areas. The guidelines explain how best to ensure that activities related to aquaculture are compatible with EU nature legislation and Natura 2000 provisions in particular. They emphasize the significance of the aquaculture sector for food production, and highlight the key role of the Natura 2000 network in delivering the objectives of EU Biodiversity policy. The guidelines focus on the implementation of the provisions on appropriate assessment under the Habitats Directive

There are major differences in the mineral and vitamin content of the feeds given to zebrafish. If we want good research results we need to standardize the feed that is used

A recent study shows that salmon that are fed moderate amounts of predigested fish protein have lower levels of intestinal fat, and that this may have positive effects on their health.

Cawthron Institute has begun construction of new $5 million high technology laboratories on its Halifax Street site in Nelson

An improved breed of Nile Tilapia that grows 30% faster than non-improved strains is helping to increase aquaculture productivity and food security in Ghana

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be holding two public meetings on December 18, 2012. The topic to be discussed is proposed recommendations for the re-authorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) and the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (AGDUFA)

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine\'s (CVM) has published a Proposed Rule in the Federal Register: New Animal Drugs; Updating Tolerances for Residues of New Animal Drugs in Food

Novus International, Inc. has announced the sponsorship of the 2012 Novus World Aquaculture Society (WAS) Internship program. Aquaculture has a bright future, as it represents the fastest growing animal production industry. Novus recognizes the need for the industry to attract and educate talented individuals to become future aqua research scientists and nutritionists. This internship program represents an investment by Novus into the future of the aquaculture industry. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

IFFO, the International Fishmeal and Oil Organisation, has launched an informative video about Omega-3’s, nature’s own health products entitled ‘Marine Omega-3 – The Healthiest Fats’. The film is a response to growing scientific and consumer interest in the subject

University of Guelph researcher Atsuko Negishi is investigating a novel and unlikely source of natural fibres that may one day lessen our dependence on petroleum: hagfish slime

Séralini et al. study conclusions not supported by data, says EU risk assessment community