Disease Threat from Imported Reef Clams
FLORIDA — Vividly colorful giant clams, tridacnids, have a potential for carrying foreign diseases, according to researchers at Florida University.

Shrimp Anti-Dumping Orders Reviewed
US - The US Department of Commerce is reviewing the anti-dumping duty orders on imports of frozen warm water shrimp from Brazil, Ecuador, India and Thailand.

Public Has Say on Gulf Plans
US - The Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council is meeting this week to discuss proposals that could change the shape of fisheries and aquaculture in the region.

Insect Protein Comes Up Trumps in Preliminary Trials
MISSISSIPPI - Neptune Industries, has announced extremely positive preliminary results from its stage three trials using Ento-Protein^TM, in farm raised fish.

Ocean Aquaculture Will Not Tackle Seafood Deficit
US - Commercial-scale open ocean aquaculture will not eliminate our seafood trade deficit despite government claims, says a new report by Food & Water Watch.

Neptune Reports Positive Preliminary Results in Ento-Protein Trials
US - Neptune Industries has announced "extremely positive" preliminary results from stage three trials of Ento-Protein^TM now under way at Mississippi State University.

Salmon/Power Struggle Sorted on Snake River
WASHINGTON - A compromise has been reached with four Northwest Indian tribes that will commit federal agencies to spend $900 million during the next ten years on improving conditions for endangered salmon while leaving intact hydroelectric dams that harm...

Low Salmon Numbers May Forces Shutdown
US - Government regulators are pondering restrictions on salmon fishing in the Pacific Ocean. The measures would hit restaurants and West Coast fishers but may ultimately protect chinook populations.

Shippers take Steps to Halt Virus Spread
US - Great Lakes shippers say they are taking extra precautions to prevent the spread of a deadly fish virus into Lake Superior through ballast water.

Gulf Farm Plans Reviewed Again
US - A plan to allow industrial-scale fish farms in the Gulf of Mexico has come up against strident opposition from environmental and fishing interests yet again.

USDA Amends Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Federal Order
WASHINGTON - The US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has amended its Federal Order on viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS).

Hatchery Renovation Upgrades UC Davis Lab
US - Lake Forests historic fish hatchery has been trandformed by a $3 million restoration and remodel, funded by private donations.

Traditional Ornamental Business Struggles to Survive
FLORIDA - South Dade, once a national hub for fish farming is struggling to survive against development and global competition.

Hotbed for Catfish
US - Catfish anglers in southwestern Illinois should be in for a bountiful year when it comes to landing their favorite species.

Aquaculture in the City
MILWAUKEE - There are many reasons the urban aquaculture movement in Milwaukee supports the approach of fish farming in the city according to John Bales one of the founders of the Urban Aquaculture Centre in Milwaukee.