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Tunisian Aquaculture: From Humble Beginnings to a Mediterranean Powerhouse

Tunis, 11 December 2024 | Tunisia’s aquaculture output has grown dramatically, from 3,400 tonnes in 2007 to over 21,000 tonnes in 2020, showcasing a sixfold increase ICONO But this is more than just a ...
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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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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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Feeding immunity: how algae and tiny crustaceans could revolutionise fish vaccination

Aquaculture may be entering a new era, driven by smarter, non-invasive and scalable immunization methods. Traditional injections – stressful, costly and limited target fish – are beginning to be ...
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FEAP's 57th Annual General Meeting in Stockholm Champions Sustainability, Innovation and Leadership in Aquaculture

The event brought together aquaculture professionals, national associations, and policymakers to explore the key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of fish farming in Europe. The event ...
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Advancing Greater Amberjack feeds and optimal farming conditions

Spanish researchers have led two pivotal studies, published in the scientific magazine Aquaculture, provinding valuable insights to advance the farming of greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili), a ...
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Heatwaves Threaten the Growth Performance and Reproduction of Rainbow Trout

Global warming has ceased to be an abstract risk for freshwater aquaculture: heatwaves are now a concrete and growing threat to sustainability of rainbow trout farming in Spain. A joint team of ...
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Javier Ojeda, APROMAR manager: “European aquaculture is advancing in sustainability, but production and employment remain stagnant”

At the Aquaculture Europe 2025 – Valencia, misPeces interviewed Javier Ojeda, general manager of APROMAR, who analysed the current state of aquaculture in Spain and Europe and reflected on the steps ...
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Not All That Glitters is Gold: Experts Demand Standardisation of Functional Feed Additive Trials

Tarragona, Spain, 16 October 2025 | The lack of consistent protocols complicates the comparison of results, limiting the translation of research into reliable industrial solutions ICONO Despite ...
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China Converts Giant Cargo Ship into Mobile Fish Farm

China has taken a major step in reimagining its aquaculture strategy by converting a massive cargo ship into a floating fish farm, as part of a broader effort to strengthen national food security and ...
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Chile emerges as a Global Mussel Powerhouse: What’s Behind the Boom?

Chile has gone from being a minor player to becoming the world’s leading exporter of mussels, with production soaring from just 2,000 tonnes in 1990 to over 427,000 tonnes in 2022. This dramatic ...
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Bioactive Peptides: A New Frontier in Functional Aquafeeds

Bioactive peptides are emerging as some of the most promising functional ingredients in modern aquafeeds. These naturally derived short chains of amino acids have demonstrated the ability to improve ...