The new Dossier shows that in 2007 38% of the fishmeal used in the UK was produced from trimmings from food fish processing

Total catfish feed delivered in the United States during May 2008 was 82,653 tons, down 23 percent from May 2007, but up significantly from the previous month

A review by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)of over 40 closed-containment systems from around the world found that none was producing exclusively adult Atlantic salmon and that many previous attempts to do so had failed. Reasons for failure were numerous and were often interrelated. These reasons included but were not limited to mechanical breakdown, poor fish performance, management failure, declines in market price and inadequate financing
Five types of production systems were described and examined: (a) conventional net pen; (b) floating, closed-confinement systems with rigid walls; (c) floating, closed-confinement systems with flexible walls; (d) land-based flow-through system; and, (e) a land-based reuse system.

FAO Fisheries Technical Paper. No. 505
edited by Mohammad R. Hasan, Aquaculture Management and Conservation Service, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Division, FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department

Animal Feed Safety System will focus on risk assessment, preventive measures

Raw domestic sewage and/or livestock manure are frequently used in fish farming in many Asian countries, the American Society for Microbiology told

Finefish project delivers results from collaborative research:
- Effects of water current on the developments of lordosis in Cod
- Optimal level of vitamin A to sea bass
- Test of today’s recommended/best vitamin mix in dry feed to sea bass
- Safe temperature limits for early development in sea bream
- Testing disinfection products on Rainbow trout eggs... more from "Read story" link below.
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New research at NIFES shows that the farmed salmon`s requirement for taurine is met when the feed contains sufficient amount of the precursor amino acids

New research gives levels of DHA that ensure better growth, survival and normal pigmentation in Atlantic halibut larvae

La Organización Internacional de harina y aceite de pescado (IFFO), que representa a la industria de la harina y aceite de pescado a nivel mundial, está desarrollando un Código de Práctica Responsable (CORP). El Código permitirá que los productores de harina y aceite de pescado muestren que están ofreciendo productos marinos de alta calidad, que están sujetos a trazabilidad y están elaborados de forma segura utilizando peces que provienen de pesquerías gestionadas responsablemente.

Önder Yıldırım, Muğla University, Faculty of Fisheries, Department of Aquaculture, 48000, Muğla,Turkey.

To make salmon more robust for transfer to sea water, scientists have decided to strengthen the salmon's heart capacity and health through intensive training

A long-lived, self-sustaining development initiative eyes its future

Chain restaurants, retailers and seafood wholesalers have taken action based on environmental considerations, see significant growth for sustainable seafood

The USB – Aquaculture Industry Coalition held its fourth annual meeting during the Aquaculture America 2008 conference at Lake Buena Vista, FL. The industry was represented by an estimated 90 soybean processors, aquafeed millers, ingredient and equipment manufacturers, fish farmers, aquaculture association representatives, university, federal and private researchers, private consultants and state aquaculture extension, coordinators and Sea Grant officials and state and federal employees. Soybean farmers were represented by grower-leaders and state and national staffs.

Record high prices for catfish feed and fuel, coupled with significantly lower live fish prices, are having a significant impact on the financial stability of the U.S. farm-raised catfish industry. This is the first in a series of articles on the subject by Mississippi State University’s National Warmwater Aquaculture Center and Department of Agricultural Economics, to help farmers make informed decisions concerning adjustments to farming operations

Report claims serious environmental and social impacts have resulted from the development and practice of aquaculture

Opportunities and challenges for U.S. marine aquaculture as identified by participants of the NOAA Summit

In 2004, aquaculture in the EU-15 represented 95% of total EU-25 production, with Spain (26%), France (18%), U.K. (15%) and Italy (9%) being the major contributors

Wild-captured Arctic charr farmed at land-based aquaculture facilities grow better if light conditions are adapted to suit winter, new research on environmentally-friendly aquaculture shows