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“AI washing” in aquaculture: when artificial intelligence changes nothing

Until very recently, artificial intelligence was the domain of specialists. It was a field shaped by a handful of highly focused teams, producing genuine advances, but with applications that were ...
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The Great Cormorant: A growing threat to aquaculture and biodiversity in Europe

The soaring population of Great Cororants (Phalacrocorax carbo carbo and Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis) has become a pressing challenge for European aquaculture and aquatic biodiversity. Over the past ...
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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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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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Bjorn Aspheim returns to Noray Seafood with ambitious plans to boost production

Noray Seafood, the cutting-edge indoor shrimp farm located in Medina del Campo, over 400 kilometers from the coast, welcomes back its founder, Bjorn Aspheim. After a period away from the company, ...
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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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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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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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Mowi releases 2024 Integrated Annual Report: A year of growth, sustainability and innovation

Mowi ASA, a global frontrunner in aquaculture and a trailblazer in Atlantic salmon production, has published its 2024 Integrated Annual Report. This document outlines the group’s financial performance ...
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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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Veramaris drives sustainable aquafeed innovation with algae-based omega-3

Veramaris, a biotechnology company producing Omega-3 EPA and DHA from microalgae, is making strong strides in positioning its oil as a sustainable alternative to fish oil. According to the company’s ...