Aquaculture
Monday, December 30, 2024
Stronger production growth expected for global aquaculture next year, according to Rabobank report
After a challenging 2024 marked by weak consumer demand in key markets, the global aquaculture industry is poised for stronger production growth in 2025, according to a new report from Rabobank in partnership with the Global Seafood Allianc ...
Friday, December 27, 2024
China's fisheries law revision targets sustainable development and resource conservation
A draft revision to China's fisheries law has been submitted to the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress, aiming to balance the growth of the aquaculture and fishing industries with the conservation of marine resources.
Friday, December 27, 2024
Potential yearly value of Southland, New Zealand aquaculture sector at half of country's $3 billion target, agency says
The aquaculture industry in Southland, New Zealand, could be worth $1.5 billion a year — half of the country's $3 billion target — the region's development agency said.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Singapore-based Oceanus projects US$10.5 million gain from sale of aquaculture farm in China
Singapore-based Oceanus Group has announced plans to sell four plots of aquaculture farming land in Fujian province, China, through its wholly owned subsidiary Oceanus (China) Aquaculture.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Damages, losses from volcanic eruption in Negros Island Region, Philippines, at US$591,000, affecting crops and animals
Damage and losses in Negros Island Region, the Philippines, due to the December 9 eruption of Kanlaon volcano, has reached ₱32,830,369 (US$591,000), affecting 298 hectares of agricultural crops and 1,881 animals, as well as less than ...
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Zoetis part of partnership to drive disease surveillance in Sub-Saharan African tilapia farms
Zoetis and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) recently announced a strategic partnership to advance disease surveillance in tilapia farms across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
European Commission releases key documents on sustainable aquaculture
The European Commission has introduced three new staff working documents to advance sustainable aquaculture practices within the European Union.
Monday, December 23, 2024
US-based scientists explore fish farms as cost-effective carbon capture model
US-based scientists are investigating a new approach to carbon capture in low-oxygen aquatic environments, such as fisheries, to combat rising global temperatures.
Monday, December 23, 2024
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates considers land-based shrimp farm in collaboration with South Korean startup
A land-based shrimp farm may soon be established in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates following an agreement between the emirate's sovereign wealth fund, ADQ, and South Korean aquaculture startup Aqua Development.
Monday, December 23, 2024
South Korea's first land-based smart salmon farm starts operations
GS Engineering and Construction on December 20 held the completion ceremony for the Busan Smart Aquaculture Cluster, the first land-based smart salmon farming facility in South Korea.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Indonesian aquaculture startup eFishery names interim leadership amid financial probe
Indonesian aquaculture startup eFishery has appointed Adhy Wibisono as interim CEO and Albertus Sasmitra as interim CFO, following an investigation into alleged financial irregularities.
Friday, December 20, 2024
US Trump administration considers expanding floating fish farms in Gulf of Mexico
The upcoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump is considering expanding floating fish farms in the Gulf of Mexico, a plan to boost domestic seafood production, and reduce reliance on imports.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Diesel spill at Canadian salmon farm prompts clean-up efforts and concerns
Up to 8,000 litres of diesel fuel has spilled into the waters surrounding an open-net pen salmon farm near Zeballos, British Columbia, Canada, on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
US releases first updated aquaculture plan since 1983
The US has released an updated National Aquaculture Development Plan for the first time since 1983, which aims to strengthen the nation's commitment to food security, climate resilience, and the protection of threatened and endangered marin ...
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
AquaBounty to close hatchery in Bay Fortune, Canada amid financial challenges
The board of directors of AquaBounty Technologies has announced the closure of its hatchery operations in Bay Fortune, Prince Edward Island, Canada, signalling a significant reduction in workforce and the departure of senior management memb ...

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