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Economic Assessment of the UK Fishing Fleet
The final report, Assessing the Economic Impact on the UK Fleet of the Cod Recovery Plan, West of Scotland Measures and the Economic Downturn, written by Hazel Curtis, Colin Brodie, Sébastien Metz and Linda Obeng, has been published by the Sea...
Banking on Cod
Cod numbers can recover if fisheries policies are reformed, according to this assessment by the World Wildlife Fund. WWF outlines its proposals.
Breakthrough: Cod Farms Fit for the 21st Century
Once described as the holy grail of aquaculture, a new breakthrough in cod may be about to change the way we farm fish forever, writes Adam Anson, TheFishSite.
UK Organic Aquaculture Market Report 2009
The Soil Association has released their organic market report for 2009, which says that demand and production of organic aquaculture remains strong. However, environmental issues are beginning to have detrimental repercussions on some sectors.
Risks and Solutions to Feeding Fish with Fish
Continuous advancements in the science of aquaculture has enabled farmers to produce ever greater varieties of fish. But whilst this allows industries to meet consumer demands, an unquenchable desire for large carnivorous fish is not sustainable, writes...
Use of Vaccines in Finfish Aquaculture
Disease is one of the most important limiting factors in aquaculture. Optimal husbandry and general management - including biosecurity, nutrition, genetics, system management and water quality - are critical for maximizing aquatic animal health, writes...
A New, Pathogenic Bacterium Identified in Cod
Farmed cod have recently been hit by a serious disease caused by an unknown bacterium. In his doctorate, Jarle Mikalsen, Norwegian School of Veterinary Science contributed to the identification of this bacterium, now called Francisella philomiragia...
Resuscitating the Baltic Sea Out of Anoxia
Anoxic or "dead" zones have become markedly distinct in the Baltic Sea over the years. The continuous formation of these oxygen-deprived areas is proving to be more and more detrimental to aquatic organisms, writes Rachel Ralte, reporting for TheFish...
Valuable discoveries in the cultivation of finfish larvae
By Jane Jordan, Editor, TheFishSite. The development of novel marine finfish production requires reliable and cost effective supplies of juvenile fish. The OPEL project - 'The optimisation of environmental conditions for cultivating marine finfish larvae'...
Using X-ray to visualise skeletal deformities
By Dave Cockerill, the Fish Vet Group - In recent years spinal deformity has become an increasingly important condition for salmon producers and especially processors. Some populations are virtually unaffected, but the incidence of deformity can be above...
Guidelines For The Land Transport Of Fish
From The USDA's APHIS - These guidelines apply to the following farmed species of fish: salmonids and cyprinids. The guidelines may also apply to other fish species. The length of time fish spend on a transport should be as short as possible.
The Benefits of Fish Meal in Aquaculture Diets
By R.D. Miles and F.A. Chapman, University of Florida - Fishmeal is recognized by nutritionists as a high-quality, very digestible feed ingredient that is favored for addition to the diet of most farm animals, especially fish and shrimp.
Fish Fingerlings: Purchasing, Transporting and Stocking
From Michael McGee and Charles Cichra - Finding a source of fish fingerlings (young fish) is the first step towards successful fish production. Following that, transporting the fish, and proper stocking procedures are necessary. Some of the most important...
Preventing Disease in Farmed Cod
By Fiskeriforskning - For a long time, vibriosis was the most serious bacterial disease in farmed cod, but now other diseases also result in significant mortality.
The Atlantic Cod: The Potential For Farming In Shetland
By Jon Weldon and published by North Atlantic Fisheries College - The Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) has been identified as a species with considerable potential for intensive farming in northern Europe and Canada.
 
 
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