The story of Riverence trout embodies the story of sustainable trout farming in the United States. It starts with two do-gooders: investors who simply wanted to provide a healthy, sustainable trout for fish lovers, beginning with the eggs. … More Riverence: The All-American Farmed Trout
As effects from global climate change take hold, the importance of aquaculture in providing food security to the world’s growing population will become even more prominent. Wild fish stocks are expected to migrate with changing ocean temperatures, threatening the historic catch for fishermen and nations who have come to depend on this resource. Some species … More Aquaculture’s Role Amid A Changing Climate
Best Aquaculture Practices, known as BAP, is administered by the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) and it is the first aquaculture certification program to be recognized by the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative and the Global Food Safety Initiative. … More What Is BAP Certification?
A report from Million Insights estimates the growth of the global aquaculture industry from 2012 to 2020, with a spotlight on several particular products. … More Aquaculture Industry to Experience Growing Demand for Bivalves, Crustacean, Salmon, Carp Through 2020
You can buy a salmon fillet fresh, frozen, farmed, wild caught, from Chile, from Alaska, certified or not, but you cannot buy a salmon fillet that is organic. … More How USDA Organic Seafood Would Benefit Aquaculture
Researchers at the University of Maine have identified some important findings from a survey of Americans’ perceptions and understanding about aquaculture. … More UMaine Survey: Outreach & Education Needed For U.S. Aquaculture Growth
KnipBio, a Massachusetts company that produces alternative fishmeal, announced in January that it is capable of scaling up production of its single-cell protein manufacturing process. … More Fishmeal Alternative Company Steps Up Production
The city of South Portland, Maine is actively assessing the best approach to upgrade the Portland Street Pier, with aquaculture as a main driver. … More Pier Redevelopment Project Considers Aquaculture Potential
Plans are underway to establish the United States’ first open ocean finfish farm in federal waters. … More Will U.S. Get Its First Fish Farm in Federal Waters This Year?
The value of Virginia’s oyster farms has indeed exceeded the public fishery, and Maryland appears to be following in the same path. … More Chesapeake Bay Oyster Farming Rivals Wild Fishery
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