Study suggests eating salmon-feed fish, instead of farmed salmon

One of the great ironies of salmon farming lies in the fact that even though the salmon themselves aren’t wild-caught, their feed is partially made up of smaller fish that are. According to new research, it would be ecologically better if we just ate t… Continue reading Study suggests eating salmon-feed fish, instead of farmed salmon

MIT’s Oystamaran robot could boost the oyster-farming industry

There are several methods of oyster farming, one of which involves raising the molluscs in bags that float on the ocean’s surface. Those heavy bags need to be frequently flipped over, so a team of MIT students has designed an “Oystamaran” robot to make… Continue reading MIT’s Oystamaran robot could boost the oyster-farming industry

Pineapple skin diet shown to boost growth and immune system of tilapia

Commercial pineapple skin waste typically ends up being composted, or even just dumped in landfills. According to new research, however, a feed additive made from powdered skins has been shown to help farmed tilapia fish avoid infections, plus it repor… Continue reading Pineapple skin diet shown to boost growth and immune system of tilapia

CIMS-based aquaculture tech watches out for algae-killing organisms

Along with its present use in biofuels, supplements and fertilizer, algae could potentially be utilized in applications ranging from bioprinted tissue to honeybee feed. That’s why a new system is particularly important, as it continuously checks that a… Continue reading CIMS-based aquaculture tech watches out for algae-killing organisms

Airdropping Live Fish Is A Thing And It Looks Magnificent

Utah is a place that features a wonderful and varied wilderness. Its mountainous terrain is home to many valleys, ponds, and streams. They’re a particular favorite of recreational anglers who …read more Continue reading Airdropping Live Fish Is A Thing And It Looks Magnificent

Discarded fish scales and frog skin used to make bone repair material

The people of Singapore consume a lot of fish, and – perhaps surprisingly to some of us – a lot of frog meat. Scientists have now developed a method of converting the waste from both foods into a material that helps bone to regrow.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Discarded fish scales and frog skin used to make bone repair material

Seaweed supplement claimed to quadruple immune response of farmed fish

As is the case with other types of livestock farming, antibiotics are widely used in aquaculture to prevent disease. There may soon be a healthier and more eco-friendly alternative though, in the form of seaweed added to existing fish food.Continue Rea… Continue reading Seaweed supplement claimed to quadruple immune response of farmed fish

“Kelp elevator” for biofuel production boosts growth by four times

So far as feedstocks for the production of biofuels go, kelp is a highly promising one on many fronts, and a new technology promises to boost its credentials even further. Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have demonstrated how … Continue reading “Kelp elevator” for biofuel production boosts growth by four times

Echo-sounding used to count farmed fish – without all the hassle

It’s very important for fish farmers to keep track of the number of fish in their pens, but doing so typically involves going in and actually netting out some of the fish. According to new research, echo-sounding tech could soon serve as an easier and … Continue reading Echo-sounding used to count farmed fish – without all the hassle