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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While attending Aquaculture America 2020 in Hawaii earlier this year, Aquasend CEO, Kristin Elliott, had the chance to speak with Roger Gilbert of International Aquafeed about the new Aquasend Beacon™. Make Real-time Decisions with Real-time Data The Aquasend buoy sensor system is designed to arm aqua farmers
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In a recent interview with SeafoodSource, Aquasend’s founder and CEO, Kristin Elliott, discussed the launch of our first product, the Aquasend Beacon, which was unveiled earlier this year at Aquaculture America in Hawaii. The Beacon is designed for outdoor aqua-farming ponds to sense water-quality data from dissolved
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Aquasend Launches the Aquasend Beacon™ Aqua Farmers Can Increase Yields, Save Energy, Lower Labor Costs San Diego, CA (February 8, 2020): Aquasend, a company revolutionizing the aqua farming industry, is proud to announce the release of its first product, the Aquasend Beacon. The Beacon buoy provides a
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We’re excited to announce that we’re officially launching the Aquasend Beacon (formerly the aquaDOT buoy), and you have the opportunity to see if first at Aquaculture America! Aquaculture America is taking place February 9 – 12, 2020 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Join over 2000 attendees to connect with
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Organic Farmer Gwan Thio deployed an Aquasend Beacon for real-time data on water conditions at his aquaculture farm in Desert Center, CA.
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