Phytoplankton are microorganisms that influence the entire aquatic food chain. Due to photosynthesis, they are also a huge consumer of carbon dioxide (CO2), and are the main oxygen producers in most aquatic environments. The right balance of phytoplankton is extremely beneficial and necessary for fish health; however,
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When it comes to fish feed, the ingredients have traditionally included fishmeal and fish oil. With new technology and environmental concerns, restrictions on the use of fishmeal and fish oil are being implemented and new research is discovering alternative ingredients for more sustainable sources of nutrients to
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As the wild population recovers from overfishing, farmers are turning to new technology to create a sustainable way to harvest Pacific Bluefin Tuna.
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As spring approaches, it is important to be prepared for springtime diseases and dissolved oxygen loss on your aqua farm. Abrupt temperature changes, decreased oxygen levels, and bacteria are all factors leading to springtime fish deaths, but they can mostly be prevented or alleviated. Why Are My
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It’s the beginning of the new year, and there’s no better time to increase your bottom line by improving your aqua farm management practices. This means going beyond typical water quality management practices and seeing how real-time monitoring can improve the quality and success of your aqua
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When talking about climate change, you often hear “higher temperatures mean less fish” or similar. But how does temperature actually affect fish health, growth, and livelihood? Temperature levels affect the metabolism, respiration, reproduction, and the susceptibility to toxic compounds of fish. Metabolism Rates vs. Temperature An increase
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COVID-19 has negatively affected individuals, companies, industries, and economies across the globe, and the seafood industry has been one of the hardest hit food sectors during the pandemic. The farming, harvesting, processing, and distribution of seafood each provide many jobs and boost local economies, all of which
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As the aquaculture industry in the U.S. grows to accommodate the increased demand for seafood, it is even more important for aqua farmers to create the best possible environment for the specific fish species being raised. Water quality management is the most important part of any aqua
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In light of Hurricane Laura’s recent devastation on the Louisiana coast, people are worried about how their businesses, homes, and livelihoods will be affected. Coastal communities in Louisiana rushed early harvests because Hurricane Laura was predicted to have a storm surge up to 15 feet high but
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The amount of seafood consumed each year is continually increasing while the amount of wild-caught seafood remains the same due to overfished populations and fishing regulations. Aquaculture has been rising to fill the gap and many farms are taking strides to deploy environmentally friendly and sustainable practices.
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