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Aqua Bridge Group Finalises Acquisition of Avramar’s Greek Assets, Ushering a New Era for Mediterranean Aquaculture

Aqua Bridge Group, a Dubai-based aquaculture company, has officially announced its acquisition of AVRAMAR’s Greek fish farming assets. This acquisition marks a pivotal moment for the Mediterranean ...
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The Rise of RAS: A Sustainable Revolution in Tropical Shrimp Farming in Europe

The Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) has emerged as a modern and innovative method of tropical shrimp farming across Europe, particularly for species like Litopenaeus vannamei. This cutting-edge ...
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CRISPR and microalgae: A perfect match to enhance natural properties and develop novel strains

Genome editing with CRISPR, a technology that allows precise modification of genetic material, is transforming the field of microalgal biotechnology. It is opening up new possibilities for their ...
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Avramar Spain Restarts Carboneras Nursery in Major Step Fordward for Expansion

After two-year hiatus, AVRAMAR Spain has resumed operations at its juvenile nursery facility for gilthead seabream and European sea bass in the port of Carboneras, Almería-a move that marks the ...
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Spanish aquaculture: an €800 million sector at a crossroad

Aquaculture income fell by 26.6 per cent in 2023 compared with the previous year, while labour productivity (measured as income per annual work unit) contracted by a similar margin. Direct employment ...
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EUDR uncertainty threatens to push up aquafeed prices as soy market tightens

The European aquafeed industry may face higher costs and supply disruptions following a warning from the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC) about the impact of the EU Deforestation ...
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Farmed Atlantic salmon safer to eat, but now contains less omega-3, long-term study finds

Farmed Atlantic salmon may be safer on the plate today than it was 15 years ago, but its nutritional profile has changed — notably, with lower levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, according to a ...
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European Investment Bank backs Oceanloop with €35 million investment

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €35 million loan to German start-up Oceanloop, a company at the forefront of sustainable aquaculture technology. This funding, under the European Union ...
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A Shift in Sea Bacteria Can Predict Harmful Algal Blooms Over a Day in Advance

Researchers have discovered a reliable early warning signal for harmul algal blooms: a measurable shift in the protein of ocean-dwelling bacteria. According to a new study published in Nature ...
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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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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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BioMar secures full ownership of LetSea, Norway’s leading aquaculture research centre

In a strategic move to strengthen its position as a leader in fish feed research and development, BioMar has signed an agreement to acquire full ownership of LetSea, Norway’s premier experimental and ...