The Fish Site - news

• Identifying genes of interest – getting the most out of seabream
  Scientists studying gilthead seabream have identified groups of genes associated with weight, body fat and length-to-width ratio in the species, bringing researchers closer to understanding the genetic mechanisms that could improve aquaculture productivity.…
• Ghanaian fish farmers seek help from big business
  Leaders of Ghana’s aquaculture industry recently held a consultation with the influential Association of Ghana Industries, principally in a bid to overcome problems facing tilapia farmers on Lake Volt…
• Uganda holds first ever aquaponics awards
  Farmers in several parts of Uganda have been recognised for their outstanding performance in the country’s first ever aquaponics farming awards ceremony.
• Commercial launch for cleaner fish feed blocks
  A new range of cleaner fish-specific feed blocks has been launched by Vita Aqua Feeds (VAF) today.
• Funding sought for pioneering lobster farming project
  Funding to allow the strategic release of over 9,000 large juvenile lobsters that have been grown in pioneering offshore aquaculture systems is currently being sought by the National Lobster Hatchery …