Conflict Within the Global Shrimp Industry
As sea creatures go, shrimp are extraordinarily diverse. From tropical estuarine ecosystems to shallow shelves, continental slopes and deep seas as well as the open ocean, shrimp exist in almost all geographical locations around the world. Yet, in spite...

Carbon Sequestration Potential of Shellfish
As the global average temperature increases and CO₂ within the ocean begins to reach saturation the ability of the ocean to absorb carbon will alter significantly, writes J. P. Hickey, School of Natural and Built Environs, University of South...

Blueprint for a Sustainable British Columbian Watershed
If the abundance of wild salmon indicates the health of British Columbia's watershed, then the latest research does not bode well. However, a new report looks set to reverse the damage done, bringing new life to industries and ecosystems alike, writes...

Nodavirus: an Emerging Threat to Freshwater Prawn Farming
Freshwater prawn farms are under increasing threat from pathogens due to poor husbandry and environmental management, says this report by Biju Sam Kamalam, J., Saravanan, S and Ajith Stalin, J.L., Network Aquaculture Centres for Asia-Pacific (NACA).

Scottish Aquaculture - A Sustainable Future
Carrying and assimilative capacity of the environment is fundamental to the extent to which aquaculture can develop sustainably, writes Mark James, FRM Ltd, in a CEFAS Shellfish News publication.

Use of Hydrogen Peroxide in Finfish Aquaculture
Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used as a disinfectant for cleaning wounds in people, writes Roy P.E. Yanong, associate professor and extension veterinarian, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida.

Sea Lice: a Parasite of Fish and Farmers Alike
By comparison with the vast sums of money involved in high-tech salmon farming the battle against parasites might seem like small fry, yet sea lice continue to elude modern eradication methods. Adam Anson, reporting for TheFishSite, finds out where the...

Using Floating Vegetated Mats To Treat Fishery Wastewater
Saving water is an environmentally responsible goal, especially in the southeastern parts of the country, where droughts are fairly frequent, writes Sharon Durham, Agricultural Research Service Information Staff.

Harmonising Nature and Technology with Aquaponics
Born from the abstract philosophy of ecocentric ideals, aquaponics has emerged at the very frontier of agricultural technology. Yet, many years after the modern concept was first realised it has yet to receive the commercial recognition that might unlock...

Integrating Fisheries into Coastal Area Management
Marine and large lake fisheries depend on the coastal area in many different ways. A fishery’s success is based upon continuing stocks of fish, which require healthy habitats for their own food supplies and life cycles, reports the Food and Agriculture...

Shellfish Industry Development Strategy - One Year On
The UK Shellfish Industry Development Strategy (SIDS), the Seafish-funded, SAGB-facilitated project looking to sustainably develop wildcaught and cultivated shellfisheries, has been progressing for over a year now. Tom Pickerell, in this CEFAS Shellfish...

The Global Spread of Infectious Salmon Anaemia
As a second wave of Infectious Salmon Anaemia washes up on Scottish shores, the industry holds its breath. Only time will tell what gets upturned in its wake, but on a global scale the severity of the problem is already showing its true face, writes Adam...

Invasion From the Deep: Jellyfish Swarms
From the dark depths of the open oceans vast blooms of jellyfish are descending unforseen upon coastal waters worldwide, reports Adam Anson for TheFishSite. As the frequency of these invasions increases, the threat to both tourism and fisheries alike...

The Special Case of Multifunctional Fish Farms
As well as being a farm that produces fish for food, Aranyponty - in Magyar, the Golden Carp - communicates the importance of managing Europe’s wetland heritage to society, by diverse social and educational activities, says a report in the...

A Fish Farmer's Guide to Understanding Water Quality - Part 2
By LaDon Swann, Department of Animal Sciences, IIlinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program , Purdue University. Published by Aquanic. This is the second half of a two part feature. If you would like to view part 1 please go to the link provided at the bottom of...