Monthly Archives: July 2024

Bernard Freeman is the owner of Santa Barbara Mariculture in California, operating the purpose-built longline boat Perseverance for offshore shellfish farming and kelp cultivation. Starting as a commercial diver in 1998, he has since expanded his operation into a research facility for offshore aquaculture. With a focus on sustainability and resilience in the face of […]

Aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling is important to understand the diversity and health of aquatic ecosystems, with different species found in different habitats like riffles, pools, and runs. The use of a Surber sampler in riffles and runs helps collect quantitative data on benthic invertebrate communities. By identifying species like caddisflies, stoneflies, and mayflies, researchers can assess […]

After attending the Pacific Shellfish Growers Association conference, the narrator stops by Oregon Seaweed, the largest seaweed producer on the West Coast. Nate Jones, Chief Scientist of Oregon Seaweed, explains the aquaculture process used to grow Pacific dulse, a protein-rich seaweed with various culinary uses. By using land-based aquaculture, Oregon Seaweed can maintain better water […]

Mixing methyl testosterone into tilapia feed is essential for masculinizing the fish and ensuring better growth rates. Farmers have found that farming tilapia in single-sex populations, specifically all-male populations, yields the best results. The process involves preparing a mixture of methyl testosterone feed using specific ingredients and steps. This feed is then dried, stored, and […]

The world’s population is expected to reach 9.1 billion by 2050, leading to a growing concern about fulfilling food demands. Fish, being a nutritious and essential protein source, is becoming increasingly important. However, wild fish stocks are declining rapidly, requiring the need for fish farming. The largest fish farm in the world, Ocean Farm One […]