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The microbiome opens a new chapter in seaweed aquaculture health management

Seaweed aquaculture is expanding rapidly as part of the global blue economy, but disease is emerging as a critical bottleneck. Recent evidence shows that outbreaks can wipe out up to 50% of biomass ...
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Environmental enrichment in aquaculture: from welfare concept to production tool – what works, and what doesn’t on farms

For decades, the aquaculture industry has operated under a purely mechanical set of assumptions: stocking density, dissolved oxygen, and photoperiod. However, strategic research published in Reviews ...
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Aqua Bridge Group Finalises Acquisition of Avramar’s Greek Assets, Ushering a New Era for Mediterranean Aquaculture

Aqua Bridge Group, a Dubai-based aquaculture company, has officially announced its acquisition of AVRAMAR’s Greek fish farming assets. This acquisition marks a pivotal moment for the Mediterranean ...
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Cooke moves to take control of AVRAMAR Greece through debt acquisition

Cooke Inc has taken a decisive step in its Mediterranean expansion strategy after announcing the signing of a memorandum of understanding to acquire the existing debt of Avramar Aquaculture SA, ...
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New model reveals environmental limits of intensive indoor shrimp production

A recent scientific study led by Kaiyang Jiang and Shipeng Dong from the Ocean University of China has analysed the environmental and economic limits of intensive indoor farming of whiteleg shrimp ...
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Spanish aquaculture: an €800 million sector at a crossroad

Aquaculture income fell by 26.6 per cent in 2023 compared with the previous year, while labour productivity (measured as income per annual work unit) contracted by a similar margin. Direct employment ...
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Essential Skills for Working in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)

Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) are revolutionising the aquaculture industry by offering a more sustainable and efficient method of production. However, working in a RAS involves far more than ...
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Spain Leads Southern Europe in Sustainable Fishmeal and Fish Oil Production

Modern aquaculture is steadily shifting towards more sustainable models, not only in farming practices but also in the production of feeds that sustain farmed species. A clear example of this ...
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Key insights into Italian aquaculture towards 2030

Italian aquaculture remains a cornerstone of the country’s seafood sector, contributing over 40% of total national production (source: STECF 24-14). In 2023, the industry generated around 142,000 ...
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European Investment Bank backs Oceanloop with €35 million investment

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €35 million loan to German start-up Oceanloop, a company at the forefront of sustainable aquaculture technology. This funding, under the European Union ...
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How Generative AI is Transforming Disease Management in Aquaculture

Artificial Intelligence is proving to be a game-changing tool, reshaping how health challenges are managed in aquaculture farms by enabling more precise, efficient, and sustainable disease control.
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Synthetic Methionine Sources in Fish Feeds Influence Antioxidant Health in Farmed Species

A scientific review conducted by researchers from CIIMAR at the University of Porto, in collaboration with aquafeed additive specialist Adisseo, has found that the form of synthetic methionine added ...