Entrepreneurs need toughness, commitment to thrive in Hatch
For entrepreneurs in the Hatch accelerator program, the process of attracting investors to herald a new growth curve is an intense and immersive one.
Japan hopes aquaculture can save bluefin tuna
Bluefin tuna may be the most prized fish in the ocean. If hon-maguro sashimi is to remain chic, closed-cycle aquaculture may help keep it on menus.
Petri dish to plate: How close is cellular seafood?
Companies growing meat in laboratories need to overcome challenges including cost, regulation and consumer acceptance. Proponents believe there’s a place in the market for lab-grown fish meat.
GOAL 2018: PechaKucha, featuring Sunil Kadri
Over the next six weeks, we'll post each of the presentations from the exciting and fast-paced session, "Thoughts on the Future of Aquaculture in the PechaKucha Style."
Bringing Australian aquaculture into view
Australian aquaculture gets some needed attention later this month when Fish 2.0 holds a regional workshop focused on innovation and investment in Melbourne.
At GOAL, a peek at potential aquaculture futures
At the Global Aquaculture Alliance’s annual GOAL conference in Guyaquil, Ecuador, unfamiliar topics gave aquaculture industry leaders something to chew on.
Finalista del Premio a la Innovación Global de Acuacultura: VakSea
Un producto de vacuna administrado por vía oral es muy prometedor para la acuacultura, y la empresa emergente VakSea con sede en Maryland está a punto de ofrecerlo. Sintiendo una gran oportunidad, el enfoque de la compañía ha girado hacia el camarón.
Global Aquaculture Innovation Award finalist: MNL Group
Chilean biotech firm says its natural feed additive, Futerpenol®, reduces or eliminates the need for antibiotics in farmed salmon and trout by stimulating the immune responses of the fish.
AquaGen CEO: Genomics are transforming aquaculture
The CEO of AquaGen knew that the Norwegian research group’s work in genomics was key to the salmon industry’s future. And that was before she even worked there.
Global Aquaculture Innovation Award finalist: VakSea
An orally administered vaccine product holds great promise for aquaculture, and Maryland-based startup VakSea is on the cusp of providing one. Sensing a major opportunity, the company’s focus has pivoted to shrimp.
From small fry to big fish for Nigerian catfish farmer
The 28-year-old founder and CEO of Tajin Farms – a catfish supplier and processing operation in Warri, Delta State – talks about his humble beginnings and bold plans for aquaculture in Africa.
Global Aquaculture Innovation Award finalist: Osmo Systems
Zach Stein, CEO and cofounder of Silicon Valley-based Osmo Systems, thinks it’s time aquaculture embraces rapid change through technology. His startup aims to help aquaculture operators automate water quality monitoring systems.
Propelling U.S. aquaculture will take an act of Congress
Stronger America Through Seafood aims to influence federal policymakers to create guidelines that would give offshore aquaculture a chance to show its potential.
JALA engineering innovation for Indonesian shrimp farmers
A company in Indonesia hopes the vast network of shrimp farms throughout the country will adopt its IoT device, particularly when they’re on the go.
Can IoT tool help fish farmers sleep better at night?
Berlin-based Monitorfish wants to enable fish farmers to keep a close watch on their stocks from their smartphones, another Internet of Things solution for producers.
If it’s broken, fix it: Startup takes on shrimp industry in India
A serial tech entrepreneur and a shrimp trader want to be Amazon for India’s shrimp farming industry. An accelerator program half a world away has brought them closer to their goals.