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 Norway have entered into ...
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 of Aberdeen researchers say. Many ...
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 in demand for fish and ...
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. Scientists have long suspected that ...
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 tilapia fingerlings, featuring the latest ...
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 million AquaLeap initiative will focus ...