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ECOAQUA-led PhD thesis delivers innovative biological and technical solutions for public aquariums worldwide

The sustainable breeding of marine ornamental fish in public aquariums takes a significant step forward thanks to new research carried out by the ECOAQUA Institute at the University of Las Palmas de ...
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Tackling the reproductive challenges of farmed sole with bioactive compounds from algae

Unlike their wild counterparts, farmed Senegalese soles face severe reproductive issues that are slowing down the expansion of their farming. These challenges stem from reproductive dysfunctions, ...
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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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EPPO Charges Nine Individuals and Five Italian Companies in €4.5 Million Aquaculture Fraud Case

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has filed charges against nine individuals and five companies as part of an ongoing investigation into a €4.5 million fraud involving EU aquaculture ...
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Probiotic-based oral vaccines developed to tackle Photobacterium damselae in gilthead sea bream and Senegalese sole

Málaga, Spain, 8 April 2025 | This bacterial pathogen, highly prevalent in the Mediterranean, causes severe economic losses in key aquaculture species ICONO The project also seeks to shed light on how ...
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Morocco advances its goal of making marine aquaculture a priority drive of blue growth

Marine aquaculture has been identified by the Moroccan Government as a priority vector for blue growth, with strong potential for job creation, economic diversification, and enhanced food security. In ...
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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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Aquaculture and Communication: How to Stand Out in the Age of Fragmented Attention

In today’s hyperconnected world, social media is a vast ocean of information and entertainment. Among viral memes, quick recipes, and animal videos that bring a smile, we also find educational ...
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New Study Shows Octopuses Handle Stress Differently from Cows and Pigs

Researchers at the Institute of Marine Research (IIM-CSIC), based in Vigo, have led a study which casts doubt on a commonly used benchmark for assessing stress in animals: the presence of ...
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The LARVIVA Hatchery Hub by BioMar: Driving Advances in Marine Larval Nutrition

BioMar has reaffirmed its commitment to innovation with the launch of the LARVIVA Hatchery Hub, a state-of-the-art facility designed to replicate the real-world conditions of commercial marine ...
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Synthetic Methionine Sources in Fish Feeds Influence Antioxidant Health in Farmed Species

A scientific review conducted by researchers from CIIMAR at the University of Porto, in collaboration with aquafeed additive specialist Adisseo, has found that the form of synthetic methionine added ...
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Bruselas obliga a España a reformar el Reglamento de Costas: en juego la duración y renovación de concesiones en el litoral

El Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico ha abierto el trámite de consulta pública previa para modificar el Reglamento General de Costas (Real Decreto 876/2014), tras el ...