News tagged with marine aquaculture

Genome provides new weapon against sea lice

An international team of researchers has now sequenced nearly the entire genetic material of the sea louse. On 1 March the Institute of Marine Research gave the world open access to this research source, which ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created May 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

8 species of wild fish have been detected in aquaculture feed

Researchers from the University of Oviedo have for the first time analysed a DNA fragment from commercial feed for aquarium cichlids, aquaculture salmon and marine fish in aquariums. The results show that ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Apr 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Alternative fish feeds use less fishmeal and fish oils

As consumers eat more fish as part of a healthy diet, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are helping producers meet this demand by developing new feeds that support sustainable aquaculture production.

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 13, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Is this the perfect prawn?

(PhysOrg.com) -- After 10 years of careful breeding and research, scientists have developed what could be the world's most perfect prawn.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jun 28, 2010 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Marine aquaculture could feed growing world population

The oceans could become the source of more of humanity's food if steps are taken to expand and improve marine aquaculture, according to a study published in the December 2009 issue of BioScience.

Biology / Ecology

created Dec 01, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0