Category Archives: Other Aquaculture

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 […]

The researchers conducted a study to investigate the effects of caffeine on memory retention in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. The results showed that participants who consumed caffeine before completing memory tasks performed better compared to those who did not consume caffeine. This suggests that caffeine may have a beneficial impact on memory function in […]

The video explores the potential benefits of seaweed farming, such as being a nutritious food source, environmental solution, and economic opportunity. Various methods of seaweed farming, including line culture, long line culture, net culture, and trench culture, are discussed, along with the timing and methods of harvesting different seaweed species. Despite challenges like infrastructure costs […]