A Biological Synopsis of Bighead Carp
Published by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - The bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) is recognized throughout the world, primarily because of its versatility in aquaculture operations. It is endemic to eastern China, and has been introduced...

Barramundi Farming in South Australia
Published by Primary Industries and Resources South Australia - This article gives an overview on Barramundia farming across Australia and offers the broad range of information needed to set up a farm, from breeding to marketing.

Fish Facts: Atlantic Salmon
By the National Fisheries Institute - This article looks at the facts surrounding the farmed Atlantic Salmon.

American Eel - an overview
By Ken Schultz - The American and European eels are member of the Anguillidae family of freshwater eels. They are common and have been the object of many wild tales speculating on the nature of their existence.

Haddock - an overview
By Ken Schultz - Closely related to the genus Gadus, the haddock is often considered a member of the Gadidae family, or codfishes. Haddock have long been important commercially and an even more highly valued food fish than the Atlantic cod, although stocks...

Non-native Oysters
By Maryland Sea Grant, University of Maryland - The eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica is native to the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Though a prolific species, C. virginica populations in the Bay have been subjected...

Flame retardants increasing in the environment - What about in foods?
By Salmon of the Americas - This report by SOTA looks at Flame retardants (PBDEs), how they compare to other environmental contaminants and it also discusses critical questions such as how PBDE's enter the environment; how they move into and behave...

Atlantic Halibut, Hippoglossus hippoglossus
By Luca M. Cargnelli, Sara J. Griesbach, and Wallace W. Morse, National Marine Fisheries Service.

SLICE - For the control of Sea-lice
By Schering-Plough Animal Health - Sea lice infestations represent the most significant disease problem currently affecting sea-farmed salmon and trout around the world. These external parasites have been recognized as long as man has fished for salm...

A National Treatment Strategy for the Control of Sea Lice on Scottish Salmon Farms
A Code of Practice - Published by Scottish Salmon - At the SSGA Technical Seminar in November 1997, Industry scientists reported on significant work regarding a strategic approach to control of sea lice. They have demonstrated that the reproductive capacity...

Clinical Study: Reduction of Mortality caused by Rainbow Trout Fry Syndrome (RTFS)
By Schering-Plough Aquaculture - This article looks at a case study of how treatment with Ergosan prior to transport reduced the incidence of RTFS within the treated fish and helped lower mortality.

The Role of Stress in Fish Disease
By R.W. Rottmann, R. Francis-Floyd1, and R. Durborow. Published by the Southern Regional Agricultural Center and the Texas Aquaculture Extension Service. Physiological stress and physical injury are the primary contributing factors of fish disease and...

Disease Prevention Strategies for Penaeid Shrimp Culture
By Shaun M. Moss, Steve M. Arce, Dustin R. Moss and Clete A. Otoshi, The Oceanic Institute - Penaeid shrimp aquaculture expanded significantly over the past two decades. However, shrimp farmers have suffered significant economic losses because of viral...