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Genetics provide key to fight crown-of-thorns starfish. Scientists are one step closer to combatting coral-destroying crown-of-thorns starfish, following a University of Queensland study into the pest’s genetics. In a world […]
Centre for Aquaculture Technologies announces strategic spinout to optimise specialisation. The Centre for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) has announced the spinout of its Canadian subsidiary, Centre for Aquaculture Technologies Canada (CATC), […]
Benchmark Genetics Chile announces new General Manager. The company has announced alterations to its management team in Chile. Berta Contreras will assume leadership responsibilities for the company’s operations within the […]
Benchmark expands its commercial team to further strengthen customer engagement Lene Stokka, Catrine Smørås, and Ruben Helmersen Johansen recently joined Benchmark’s commercial team for salmon. This change, which is a […]
CAT invests in the future of genetics and genome editing. The Centre for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) has announced an expansion of their San Diego facility by opening the Finfish Genetics […]
Benchmark Genetics makes two new key appointments. The leading provider of applied genetics services to the aquaculture industry, Benchmark Genetics, is continuing to strengthen the core genetics team by hiring […]
Pioneering partnership between Martec and Xelect: First commercial spotted rose snapper genetic programme now underway. Martec (a leading player in Central American aquaculture) and independent genetics experts Xelect have recently […]
Dr Alan Tinch joins CAT as a VP of Genetics. The Centre for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) is delighted to welcome Dr. Alan Tinch as Vice President of Genetics where he […]
New applied genetics consultant for Benchmark. Benchmark Genetics has appointed Adrian Antonsen as applied genetics consultant, a newly established position in the company. In his role, Antonsen will join the […]
Benchmark Genetics signs deal with Salmon Evolution Benchmark Genetics has signed a seven-year agreement to exclusively supply Norwegian land-based salmon project Salmon Evolution with salmon eggs. Salmon Evolution and Benchmark […]
Genetics expertise could transform fish production. The potential of fish and shellfish production to feed a growing global population could be significantly enhanced through advances in genetics and biotechnology, University […]
Genetic improvements in aquaculture. Wider, appropriate and long-term application of genetic improvement in aquaculture, with a focus on selective breeding, will help boost food production to meet a projected increase […]
How fishing affects fish growth. Over recent decades, many commercially harvested fish have grown slower and matured earlier, which can translate into lower yields and a reduced resilience to overexploitation. […]
Tilapia fingerlings agreement for El Salvador. Spring Genetics has secured an exclusive distribution agreement with Acceso El Salvador, which will enable the supply to Salvadoran tilapia farmers with high quality […]
Aquaculture genetics consortium to tackle industry challenges. A major research collaboration between academic and industry scientists aims to boost selective breeding of stocks of vital UK aquaculture species. The £1.7 […]
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