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Why are fish farmers in Nigeria leaving the industry despite high national fish demand? 🇳🇬🐟 Skyrocketing feed and energy costs have made many aquaculture businesses unviable 📉💸 Farmers face limited access to finance, while cheap imports dominate the market 📦🚫 Can the sector recover without urgent policy and infrastructure changes? 🔍⚠️ Read the full article by Ekpali Saint here: https://lnkd.in/dEh7wajJ #aquaculture #nigeria #africa #fishfarming #catfish #fishfeed #foodsecurity

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What happened this week in aquaculture 🐟 A £3 million initiative is set to strengthen sustainability and traceability in Asia’s bivalve farming sector: https://lnkd.in/d2rSRE5G Salmon Evolution reports record-breaking biomass, but harvest volumes tell a more cautious tale: https://lnkd.in/dYr8MgCm With eFishery’s downfall and Trump-era tariffs back on the table, investor confidence may be wavering: https://lnkd.in/d4tmtXmj Salmon heads could be an untapped source of nutrition and nutraceutical value, new research finds: https://lnkd.in/dHBFH_XY Seagriculture Conference merges its US and Asia-Pacific events, creating a larger, unified platform for seaweed innovators: https://lnkd.in/di-UE3jS

Can genome editing reshape the future of tilapia farming and boost aquaculture’s long-term productivity? 🧬🐟 Brazilian Fish reports big gains in growth, yield, and feed efficiency - but details remain under wraps 🔍📈 Mobile genome labs let breeders apply edits on site, bringing science closer to production 🧪🚜 Will genome-edited fish reach scale smoothly, or is the path ahead more complex than it seems? ❓🌍 Read the full article by Rob Fletcher here: https://lnkd.in/dbdhx4Qi #aquaculture #brazil #tilapia #fishfarming #fishgenetics #genomeediting #crispr #aquaculturetechnology #aquacultureinnovation

Each week, we bring you three in-depth feature articles that: 🔍 Dive deep into timely and impactful topics 💡 Highlight key trends, insights, and stories shaping the industry 🌍 Explore diverse perspectives and innovative ideas This week: Genome editing in aquaculture has reached a critical stage, with breakthrough technologies promising to improve fish health, productivity, and sustainability: https://lnkd.in/dzgqJv_y The world’s “forgotten crop,” a plant-based alternative, is being explored as a sustainable solution to revolutionise the aquafeed ingredient market: https://lnkd.in/dZ45YJmY AlgiSys BioSciences, Inc. BioSciences is set to launch an EPA-rich aquafeed ingredient, derived from microalgae, offering a sustainable, non-GMO alternative to fish oil and fishmeal: https://lnkd.in/diQfn2wE

Global economic uncertainty, combined with the downfall of eFishery, have created a particularly challenging time for investment into aquaculture, reinforcing the view that patient capital is required. Our senior editor, Rob Fletcher, unpacks: https://lnkd.in/dWMzFSKV

Could hemp be the next big ingredient in aquafeeds, replacing soy with a greener alternative? 🌱🐟 Rare Earth Global has successfully trialled hemp with salmon producers—what makes it a game-changer? 🔬📈 Unlike other alternative proteins, hemp could scale rapidly and at a lower cost than competitors 💰⚡ With global expansion on the horizon, is hemp about to disrupt the aquafeed market? 🌍🚀 Read the full article by Rob Fletcher here: https://lnkd.in/dpVQwUWn #aquaculture #alternativeprotein #hemp #hempfarming #aquafeed #salmon #salmonfarming

This week, we examine the impact of US-China foreign policies on the global seafood trade, with particular focus on the challenges posed by Trump's tariffs on Chinese tilapia and Canadian salmon. We also delve into the potential of artificial intelligence in aquaculture, exploring whether its applications live up to the hype. Plus, Anthony Bellafiore discusses why it’s too soon to write off the Western seaweed sector, and we spotlight the crucial role hatcheries play in seaweed farming. This and more in The Fish Site's newsletter this week. Add your voice by clicking 'Join the conversation' in each newsletter and let us know what's on your mind!

Could this EPA-rich algal powder shake up the aquafeed world by replacing fish oil and fishmeal? 🌊🧪 AlgiSys BioSciences, Inc. is betting big on whole algae—protein, omega-3, and sustainability in one clean ingredient 🌱🐟 With trials and partnerships in place, the company is preparing to scale production in Scotland 🔬🏭 Can it meet price and performance expectations while pushing a sustainability-first feed strategy? 💸♻️ Read the full article by Rob Fletcher here: https://lnkd.in/dpc-JeXM #aquaculture #scotland #microalgae #algae #omega3 #aquafeed #salmon #fishfarming #algaebiotech #feedinnovation

What happened this week in aquaculture 🐟 The EU launches a new campaign to boost aquaculture’s role in European food systems: https://lnkd.in/dvXKGrPJ Insect startup sets a new record with its impressive feed conversion ratio for aquafeeds: https://lnkd.in/dxJHEb2u Benchmark Genetics kicks off a new chapter with the rollout of an advanced breeding programme: https://lnkd.in/dQGCsWtX Grieg Seafood’s CEO announces departure, signalling a new leadership era: https://lnkd.in/dPT9-5fN Mowi celebrates 60 years of salmon farming in Scotland, marking six decades of pioneering aquaculture: https://lnkd.in/dNNWq5fv