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FEAP: Barramundi Passed Off as Seabass Is 'Selling Consumers a Pup' and Harming European Aquaculture

The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) has cautioned against misleading seafood labelling practices after observing that barramundi (Lates calcarifer) is being marketed simply as ...
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Airborne virus transmission risk detected in salmon RAS systems

Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), recognised for their efficient water use and closed containment conditions for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) farming, may face a previously undocumented ...
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Caviar Pirinea expands into Portugal with Viveiros do Coura acquisition

Yesa (Navarra), Spain, 3 November 2025 | Viveiros do Coura has a production potential of 600 tonnes per year of large-sized trout, a volume that represents more than 80% of the Portuguese market for ...
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Processing of the microalgae Nannochloropsis gaditana determines its effect on gilthead seabream health

The microalga Nannochloropsis gaditana is a natural source of omega-3 fatty acid (EPA), antioxidants, pigments and other bioactive compounds that can enhance the health and performance of gilthead ...
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Caviar Pirinea sigue su expansión en la Península Ibérica y compra Viveiros Coura, en Portugal

Yesa, Navarra, 3/11/2025 | Viveiros do Coura cuenta con un potencial de producción de 600 toneladas anuales de trucha de gran tamaño, volumen que representa más del 80% del mercado portugués de este ...
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BioMar, Innovafeed and Auchan Launch Sustainable Shrimp Feed Model

Aquafeed giant BioMar, French agri-tech firm Innovafeed, and European retail heavyweight Auchan have joined forces to integrate insect protein – derived from black soldier fly larvae – into shrimp ...
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AQUA4ALL Project Enhances Fish Farming Waste by Cultivating Microalgae

Fish farming effluents, rich in nutrients, hold the potential to foster circular economy approaches by transforming this waste into valuable resources. In a significant move towards more sustainable ...
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Spain Leads Southern Europe in Sustainable Fishmeal and Fish Oil Production

Modern aquaculture is steadily shifting towards more sustainable models, not only in farming practices but also in the production of feeds that sustain farmed species. A clear example of this ...
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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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Attractant in Aquaculture: Understanding their types and uses to enhance productivity

Attractants are chemical compounds, either natural or synthetic, designed to stimulate the sensory responses of fish and crustaceans, thereby enhancing the efficiency of feed utilization. These ...
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European Shellfish Producers call to integrate mussel and oyster farming into EU food and maritime policies

At a high-level conference held at the European Molluscs Producers’ Association (EMPA) in the European Parliament, shellfish-farmers and policymakers issued a strong plea to EU institutions to ...
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Probiotic Bacillus Study Wins Best Student e-Poster at AE25VAL

Aquaculture faces one of its greatest challenges: reducing the reliance on fishmeal in feeds and replacing it with plant-based ingredients. While these contribute to sustainability, they also contain ...