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The Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) genome decoded: future implications

Decoding the genome of an aquaculture species means having access to its complete genetic map – understanding how its DNA is organized and where the genes that regulate key biological traits are ...
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New aquaculture projects must learn from the failure of past ventures

The beginning of the year represents for many a new cycle and the launch of ideas, projects and expectations. In the aquaculture sector in which we operate, as in any complex industrial sector, ...
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From innovation to integration: the next phase of aquafeed ingredients

For decades, fishmeal and fish oil have underpinned the growth of aquaculture by providing a reliable source of high-quality protein. However, their finite nature and the increasing pressure on marine ...
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Strengthening the fish natural defences is key to the future of aquaculture health

Unlike mammals, fish rely heavily on innate immunity to defend themselves against pathogens, making it one of the most effective strategies for health management in aquaculture, while also reducing ...
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Sex matters in the nutritional value of polychaetes as aquafeed ingredients

Interest in polychaete worms as alternative ingredients for aquaculture feeds continues to grow, driven by their protein content, their ability to recycle organic matter and their potential role in ...
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Training highly skilled professionals to lead recirculating aquaculture systems

Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) in Europe are proving to be a viable, highly competitive and sustainable alternative for fish and seafood production. Thanks to these systems, and to a strong ...
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Farmed fish reshapes Christmas menus

Modern aquaculture has become a key ally for households looking to celebrate Christmas with high-quality seafood without letting budgets spiral out of control. Unlike the price volatility that ...
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Vietnamese aquaculture faces major animal welfare challenges

Vietnam is currently the world’s fifth-largest producer of farmed fish and the third-largest seafood exporter, yet it continues to perform poorly in global animal welfare assessments and lacks strong, ...
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AVRAMAR Greece’s 2026 begins with a choice between cash and restructuring

The situation of AVRAMAR Greece, one of the largest producers of gilthead seabream and European seabass in the Mediterranean, remains critical as the year draws to a close. The company’s bank ...
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Marine aquaculture could remain climatically viable if the Paris Agreement is met

When discussing climate change and global warming, it is difficult to find good news. However, in the field of aquaculture – and in relation to the climate exposure of 327 marine aquaculture species, ...
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2026: Entering a New Year with a Renewed Commitment to Our Audience

The end of the year is always time for reflection. For misPeces, 2025 has been shaped by a Mediterranean aquaculture sector that is complex, dynamic and in constant transformation. It has also been a ...
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Moroccan aquaculture agency presents its 2026 Action Plan with 35 strategic projects

Morocco’s National Agency for the Development of Aquaculture (ANDA) has presented its Action Plan for 2026, which is structured around 35 strategic projects aimed at expanding the country’s ...