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Mediterranean seabass and seabream prices set to stay high in 2025 amid lower stocking, rising mortality and soaring production costs

Prices for Mediterranean finfish species are expected to remain elevated throughout 2025, as producers grapple with reduced stocking, rising mortality linked to warming seas, and persistently high ...
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Shrimp exports stabilise as Ecuador shifts focus to new markets

Ecuador’s shrimp exports saw a slight downturn in the third quarter of 2024, with a 3% year-on-year decrease, bringing total exports for the year so far to a level comparable with 2023. Following a ...
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Experts propose acoustic enrichment to improve welfare and production in recirculating systems

Research has shown that optimising the acoustic environment is essential for ensuring fish welfare and increasing production efficiency in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS). A recent review ...
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AI Cameras Reveal How Shrimp Respond to Feeding in Aquaculture Ponds

Tropical Shrimp organise themselves differently in the pond before and after feed is distributed, according to a new study led by the University of the West of Scotland in collaboration with Skretting ...
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Greece and Turkey need young labour to sustain aquaculture growth

The availability of labour has become one of the decisive factors for the competitiveness of marine aquaculture in the Mediterranean. Beyond production growth or the adoption of new technologies, the ...
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Scientists uncover the cellular mechanisms behind fish colour patterns

Colour patterns in fish are a combination of pigment cells, genetic control, and the interactions that occur between them. These patterns play crucial roles in communication, camouflage, mate choice, ...
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Tunisian Aquaculture: From Humble Beginnings to a Mediterranean Powerhouse

Tunis, 11 December 2024 | Tunisia’s aquaculture output has grown dramatically, from 3,400 tonnes in 2007 to over 21,000 tonnes in 2020, showcasing a sixfold increase ICONO But this is more than just a ...
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Seaweed in Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA): A Path to Cleaner Seas and Sustainable Farming

Seaweeds cultivated with Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) systems have proven highly effective in improving water quality by absorbing nitrogen and phosphorous from fish effluents. This ...
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China Converts Giant Cargo Ship into Mobile Fish Farm

China has taken a major step in reimagining its aquaculture strategy by converting a massive cargo ship into a floating fish farm, as part of a broader effort to strengthen national food security and ...
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The Great Cormorant: A growing threat to aquaculture and biodiversity in Europe

The soaring population of Great Cororants (Phalacrocorax carbo carbo and Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis) has become a pressing challenge for European aquaculture and aquatic biodiversity. Over the past ...
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BioMar, Innovafeed and Auchan Launch Sustainable Shrimp Feed Model

Aquafeed giant BioMar, French agri-tech firm Innovafeed, and European retail heavyweight Auchan have joined forces to integrate insect protein – derived from black soldier fly larvae – into shrimp ...
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EURCAW-Aqua launches its new portal as the EU’s reference for animal welfare in aquaculture

The European Union Reference Centre for Animal Welfare in Aquaculture (EURCAW-Aqua) has unveiled its newly launched website, set to become a cornerstone for advancing animal welfare practices in ...