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Tilapia is one kind of small and medium-sized tropical fish, originating from the inland of Africa and the Middle East Atlantic coastal brackish water area, Israel and Jordan of west Asia. Read more stories from this edition HEREThe AquaculturistsThis blog is maintained by The Aquaculturists staff and is supported by the magazine International Aquafeed which is published by Perendale Publishers LtdFor additional daily news from aquaculture around...
14/08/2014: Seagrass losses equal that of the Amazon rain forests
Underwater fish "meadows" are being lost at the same rate as the Amazon rain forests, researchers have warned, reports BBC Wales.Seagrass is a key habitat for feeding and sheltering young fish, including plaice, haddock and pollock. Plaice of safety - the seagrass shelter offers juvenile fish protection and a greater chance of survivalBut every hour an area the size of two football pitches is...
14/08/2014: Achieving better profit margins in Bihar
Fish farming is an important and fast growing sector in Bihar. The state has immense natural aquatic resources in the forms of ponds and tanks where quality fish seed are required for good fish production, reports The Hindu news service. Yogi in his Kailash Fish Hatchery in Dharbhanga. Photo: Special Arrangement“The gap existing between demand and supply of fish seed provide huge opportunities...
14/08/2014: Fish bladder harvesting and smuggling the new 'cocaine' trade
The bladders of endangered fish from the Gulf of California reportedly sell for thousands illegally, reports Daily Mail.A Totoaba fish bladder sells between US$7000 and US$14,000 - and soup containing the organ may go for $25,000 in China, according to a Mexicali Digital report. Fishy: This March 2013 image provided by the U.S. attorney's Office shows Totoaba bladders displayed at a US...
14/08/2014: Stem cell research discovery in zebrafish
Australian researchers studying zebrafish have made one of the most significant ever discoveries in stem cell research, reports The Guardian. They have uncovered the mystery of how a critical type of stem cell found in blood and bone marrow, and essential to replenishing the body’s supply of blood and immune cells, is formed.The cells, called hematopoietic stem cells (HSC), are already used in...
14/08/2014: Whales and dolphins squeal with delight while another faces extinction
Whales and dolphins squeal with delightBeluga whales and bottlenose dolphins express their pleasure by squealing like children, a new study suggests for the first time. A bottlenose dolphin calls. Photograph by Frans Lanting, National Geographic CreativeThe squeaky sounds, which are different from the echolocation buzzes some whales and dolphins use to home in on prey, suggest there’s yet another...
13/08/2014: Indonesia International Seafood & Processing Expo 2014
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13/08/2014: Two-headed dolphin discovered in Turkey & Agressive dolphin off County Cork
In this photo of con-joined dolphin taken by gym teacher Tugrul Metin, while he was vacationing during the first few days of August 2014, in the Aegean Sea coastal town of Dikili, Izmir province of Turkey.AP/Tugrul MetinConjoined dolphinTurkish media reports say Turkish scientists will examine a two-headed dolphin that washed up on a beach in western Turkey, reports Fox News.The private Dogan news...
13/08/2014: Protecting Asia's giant salmon - one river at a time
A Siberian taimen captured by an angler in the Russian Far East. The populations there are renowned for feeding, and growing large, on abundant Pacific salmon. Photograph by Misha Skopets, courtesy of Wild Salmon CenterBig news about a big fish this week, in a forgotten corner of the world. Our Russian conservation partner, Khabarovsk Wildlife Foundation, announced the creation of a new freshwater...
13/08/2014: A disturbing story - Human kidneys sell as frozen seafood
Human kidneys were labeled as seafood when sent from Nanchang, capital of east China’s Jiangxi Province, to Guangzhou, The Beijing News reported as it revealed details of a trade that led to 12 people being sent to prison last month, reported the website Sina English.The kidneys were stored in a refrigerated container before being flown south to the Guangdong Province capital. One of the gang, Mo Yongqing, said airport security were told it was frozen...
12/08/2014: Norway leading salmon farmers could escape Moscow's sanctions
Norway's leading salmon farmers could escape the worst of Moscow's sanctions on Western countries by redirecting some of their produce from farms in Chile to Russia, a top producer and analysts said on Monday and which was reported on Reuters.Norway's fish-farming sector was thrown in turmoil last week when Russia, which consumes nearly 7 percent of the world's farmed salmon, banned all Norwegian seafood in retaliation for Western sanctions on Moscow...
12/08/2014: Vietnam’s first catch of tuna fished with Japanese technology sells out in Japan
The first batch of tuna caught by fishermen in the central Vietnamese province of Binh Dinh using Japanese technology was sold out on Friday at an auction in the central fish market of Osaka City in Japan, according to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.Fishermen on tuna fishing vessel 95431TS from Hoai Nhon District, Binh Dinh Province bring tuna ashore at the Quy Nhon...
12/08/2014: Three aqua shows to plan for - one in Europe and two in Latin America
It is time to get organised for Aquaculture Europe 2014 in San Sebastian, Spain - October 14-17, 2014. A full program and just a few booths available. FIACUI14 & LACQUA14 The Second Latin American and Caribbean Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society, LACQUA 14 meeting in Guadalajara, Mexico is being organised this year together with FIACUI. These events will show high quality conference and a updated producer program. Over 100 booths are...
12/08/2014: VIV China and VICS team up in China Livestock Industry Week 2014
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11/08/2014: Ocean-friendly substitutes
How do you enjoy seafood when many popular species have been overfished and populations are now depleted? By choosing ocean-friendly substitutes that are healthy, sustainable, and just as delicious as your current favorites.Photograph by David Gregs, AlamyHere, chef and seafood expert Barton Seaver shares sustainable—and flavorful—substitutions for many overfished and depleted species.Atlantic Bluefin...
11/08/2014: Global aquafeed market growing at over 12 percent per year
The global market for aqua feed is expected to reach US$133.1 billion by 2020, according to a new study with growth particularly high in countries such as China and Vietnam due to increasing yield and higher efficiencies.Grand View Research Inc said that the increasing use of aqua feed in carp and crustacean farming is expected to boost market demand over the forecast period.The market was estimated to be worth around US$55,685 million in 2012 and...
11/08/2014: Fears that whales may stop communicating
To the dismay of some who study whales, the Obama administration this month gave the go-ahead for oil and gas companies to seek permits to use seismic noise cannons to map the Atlantic Ocean off the East Coast, to prepare for possible drilling after 2017.Drilling companies already have carved up a target zone from Delaware to Cape Canaveral, Florida. The permits will allow their ships to crisscross the area dragging an array of cannons that erupt...
11/08/2014: This could wipe out shark attacks
A program that catches and releases potentially aggressive sharks off the coast of Recife, Brazil, has reduced shark attacks on humans by 97 percent, new research finds.Deploying similar tactics in other areas where sharks and swimmers mingle might also reduce shark attacks while protecting the graceful beasts, scientists say. In the past months, there have been large protests against programs that cull sharks, particularly in Australia."With...
08/08/2014: What's weird today report
What glows and why? Seattle-based biologist-turned-artist Eleanor Lutz created a chart of select bioluminescent species, detailing the different compounds that make them glow. Check out his graphic on the link below.Read more HERE.Touch-screen TortoisesTortoises are using their cleverness to do more than just win long distance races against hares–now they’re moving into the field of touchscreen...
08/08/2014: Most venomous jellyfish yet found off Australia
A giant and extremely venomous jellyfish found off Western Australia’s north-west coast has researchers stumped because it appears to have no tentacles, reports The Guardian website.An example of the Keesingia gigas jellyfish. Photograph: John Totterdell/MIRG AustraliaKeesingia gigas is one of two new species of Irukandji jellyfish recently discovered by the director of Marine Stinger Advisory Services,...
08/08/2014: Keynote speaker from Plymouth University for two-day conference Aquatic China in Beijing
Professor Simon Davies, Chair in Aquaculture Nutrition in the University’s School of Biological Sciences, will be among the keynote speakers at Aquatic China 2014 taking place in Beijing in September.Professor Simon DaviesHe will then also be among the senior delegates at VIV China 2014, which is supported by the Dutch government and is one of the biggest global gatherings of researchers, suppliers...
08/08/2014: Aquaculture does help the poor
by Stephen Hall at WordFishKnowing whether aquaculture in developing countries helps the poorest in communities is an important question for development agencies who want to make pro-poor investments. Historically, there have been two arguments that it does not.Bangladesh - Aquaculture stabilised or reduced the price of both wild caught and farmed fish so that they become more affordable as...
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