The Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum (SARF), in association with supermarket chain, Marks and Spencer, has commissioned new research to look at the potential to use seaweed (macroalgae) and other microscopic algae as commercially viable sources of raw materials to feed fish

A recent newspaper column from a top public relations official at the Agricultural Research Service falsely made the claim that the use of plant-based fish feed in aquaculture is much more environmentally friendly than fishmeal, despite the scientific data proving otherwise and views of the agency's own scientists. The column also inaccurately argued that menhaden, one of the primary sources of fishmeal, is in danger of being overfished, the website "Saving Seafood" said

AgriMarine Holdings Inc. announced that the third tank at its fish rearing facility in Benxi, China has been stocked with the first wave of Pacific Chinook salmon fingerlings

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced December 20, 2010 an initiative to address unapproved animal drugs. To start off the initiative, FDA published a notice in the Federal Register and launched a new Web page

After months of work and anticipation, the Canadian federal government officially took regulatory control of the Pacific aquaculture industry this week

Brian Plattner, process engineering manager at Wenger Manufacturing, Inc., was recently appointed as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Grain Science and Industry at Kansas State University

India's $2.6 billion Godrej group plans to buy the controlling 51 per cent stake in Godrej Gold Coin Aquafeed from its joint venture partner, Gold Coin

Two University of Southern California biology professors and a California Sea Grant marine advisor have been awarded $394,000 in a national aquaculture research competition sponsored by NOAA Sea Grant

With TACs for most stocks under management in EU waters – and some of the most threatened stocks – up for a vote, the Council meeting on December 13-14, may be a decisive moment in a tug-of-war over sustainable fisheries between Commissioner Maria Damanaki and some dominant fishing powers that has slowly been building up this autumn

A new UC Davis study contradicts earlier reports that salmon farms were responsible for the 2002 population crash of wild pink salmon in the Broughton Archipelago of western Canada

Center will contribute to increased knowledge about fish nutrition, physiology, health and welfare in the most important farmed species in recirculating aquaculture systems

High spat mortality likely caused by a range of factors, triggered by unusually warm water temperatures

Hendrix Genetics to acquire Landcatch & LNS (Landcatch Natural Selection) from Lithgows Limited

FEFANA welcomes adoption by the European Commission and the Member States of the final text of the guidelines for the distinction between feed materials, feed additives, biocidal products and veterinary medicinal products

The final standards will address the key environmental and social impacts associated with shrimp farming - have your say

The seas and oceans are one of the 'grand challenges' for the 21st century, the European marine and maritime science community said in the Ostend Declaration. Researchers hope that the declaration will guide efforts to address the challenges facing Europe's seas in the coming decade and exploit the opportunities they present

Mr Ichiro Nomura, recently retired as Assistant Director General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), heading its Fisheries and Aquaculture Department, and Mr Alastair Macfarlane, currently General Manager- Trade and Information, for the New Zealand Seafood Industry Council join The Marine Stewardship Council Board of Trustees

Charoen Pokphand Foods will introduce Jade fish to the market in May

BSE link almost ruled out in first case of "mad cow disease"

Delegates at the event in Scotland discussed a wide range of issues from why the UK is so resistant to alternative farmed fish feeds, how substituted feed can still bring health benefits, what the tipping point to accept substitution will be and what ingredients are being used in other countries