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Nociception And Pain In Teleost Fish
For her doctorate, Dr Janicke Nordgreen has studied nociception and pain in teleost fish. Her conclusion is that it is very likely the fish feel pain, according to the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science.
Crawfish Stocking: The Facts
This article from the University of Louisiana looks at the stocking of crawfish including species and size, stocking dates, habitat and handling.
Hatchery-Raised Salmon Too Crowded
Every year, large amounts of hatchery-raised young salmonids are released into Swedish rivers and streams to compensate for losses in natural production. However these fish rarely survive. The University of Gothenburg has discovered why: the young fish...
Prevalence of Streptococcus in Latin America
Dr Gina Conroy, an aquaculture adviser and consultant to a number of large organisations, looks at the prevalence of streptococcus species in Latin America and their pathological manifestations.
Cultured Aquatic Species - Milkfish (Chanos Chanos)
Information on the culture of the milkfish (Chanos chanos) from the FAO Cultured Aquatic Species Information Programme.
Better Farmed Cod
A new “recipe” from Nofima scientists significantly reduces the rate of malformations in farmed cod, resulting in welfare improvements for the fish and financial improvements for the fish farmers, says Wilhelm Andreas Solheim.
Developing Aquaculture In Viet Nam
With aquaculture facing a number of challenges from production to consumption, people in Hanoi, Viet Nam are asking how can the industry develop sustainably to benefit farmers? Written by Hai Phuong, for The Nhan Dan.
Are Aquaculture Hatches, Growth and Methods Sustainable?
Aquaculture is growing so rapidly that it accounts for almost 50 per cent of all fish brought to the table. Rebecca Chappell, SDNN looks at leading fish farms in San Diego, US.
The Impact of the ISA Virus in Chile
In its Sustainability Report 2008, Marine Harvest Chile describes the changes it was forced to make last year due to the presence of infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) in Chile.
Solving the Sea Lice Challenge
Marine Harvest describes the progress being made in the control of sea lice on salmon farms in its Sustainability Report 2008.
Marine Harvest: Solving the Sea Lice Challenge
Salmon farming has potential negative implications for its surroundings, including wild salmon. In their sustainability report 2008, Marine Harvest - the world’s leading seafood company - outlines recent efforts to reduce the impact of sea lice from...
The Changing Shape of US Farm-Raised Catfish
With financial pressure mounting from all directions, how the US catfish industry might wriggle free from this dangerous predicament is under intense debate. Adam Anson, writing for TheFishSite, reports.
The Science Behind Fish Welfare and Food Safety
It is well known that the welfare of farmed fish can have dramatic affects on food quality, but, the relationship between farmed fish and food safety is yet to be fully understood, writes Adam Anson, TheFishSite.
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.
Fish Welfare at Marine Harvest
Fish welfare is addressed under two headings, Farming practices and Health management, says Marine Harvest in their sustainability report 2008. Here, the the world’s leading seafood company outlines its recent efforts to improve the welfare of its fish...
 
 
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