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2011 Nov – Dec

2011 Nov – Dec

COVER

PROFILE: Gold Coast Marine Aquaculture –  The development of their own black tiger prawn broodstock and an effective genetic improvement program has been a key to success for this dynamic Australian producer.

Multinational team studies salmon populations in Spain and England - Hatchery restocking programs may be counter-productive

Helicopter tank designed for high-elevation stocking

NEWS

  • Yellowtail larvae like it bright and turbid - Biologists at Hubbs-Seaworld Research Institute in California have been studying how turbidity and light intensity influence the growth and health of California yellowtail larvae.
  • New venture for Norwegian salmon hatchery
  • MASSACHUSETTS - New life for old lobster hatchery
  • Norwegian cod hatcheries in short supply
  • Big clean-up for US hatcheries in wake of Hurricane Irene
  • Norwegian grant to fund development of wrasse broodstock
  • Tweed River Commission puts anglers on “Pink” alert
  • Time to get hopping on rabbitfish says Lebanese researcher
  • Will an 80-year old Scottish swimming pool become modern lobster hatchery?
  • Hatchery the next step for tuna fattening operation in Croatia
  • Korean hatchery to rear Maltese tuna

B E T T E R  B R E E DING  - Vaccination can mask benefits of selective breeding program claims Norwegian researcher

Troutlodge ramps up production at new sablefish hatchery - Veteran trout seedstock producer moves into marine species

Giant pacu research in Venezuela

Oyster rescue in Maryland

NEW INVESTMENT - South African abalone producer expands operations

Researchers study reproductive exhaustion in white sea bass

Brazil announces new Amazonian fish-production centres

PUTTING A VALUE ON SLUDGE - Norwegian group investigates alternate use for hatchery waste

FEEDS AND FEEDING - Harpacticoid copepods:an alternative to other live feeds?

Shanghai researchers study silver pomfret as potential culture species  - Juvenile transport a focus of attention

Fisheries chief committed to new hatchery in Washington state - Critics claim Elwha facility may weaken native stocks

Texas hatchery prepared to save drought-stricken species

New Horizons – An Ornamental Opportunity  - Researchers at the University of Florida investigate unexplored hatchery opportunities for marine ornamentals

RECIRC IN ACTION

  • A low cost recirculating hatchery for saltwater baitfish
  • Aquaponics Down Under - Researchers at an Australian training institute explore options in integrated aquaculture using the latest recirc technology.
  • An inexpensive recirculation system for growing bait shrimp –  Demand for live bait shrimp continues to grow in the southern United States, but the commercial capture fishery does not currently meet demand. Aquaculture may provide a solution.

NUTS & BOLTS - Fish handling as part of hatchery design

SHOWCASE

  • FEEDS & FEEDING - Australian – Canadian collaboration results in microdiet feeding system for sturgeon hatchery
  • Canadian hatchery appoints new sales rep
  • Fish Vet Group announces global expansion