by Bob Robinson  Back in 2002 I wrote a column for Fish Farming News entitled “Aeration: Oxygen introduction methods.” It was well received and in fact, I still field occasional requests for reprints to this day. The simple truth is, aeration remains one of the most critical elements of almost every successful fish farming operation, …

BEAUFORT, NC –As a precursor to the prestigious BioMarine Business Convention that will convene later this year in Wilmington, NC, the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, the Marine Bio-Technologies Center of Innovation (MBCOI), and the NOAA Coastal Aquaculture Planning and Environmental Sustainability Program, recently organized and conducted a marine finfish culture workshop here. The mission of …

RICHMOND, ME – Private fish health labs are few and far between here in the US, so I’d like to profile a couple of these valuable businesses in 2015.  In this issue we’ll look at Kennebec River Biosciences Inc. (KRB), a growing lab that already serves over 500 fish farmers and fisheries managers in the …

by Amy Riedel-Stone AUBURN, AL –  When considering my next profile for this column, I decided it was time to head west.  Little did I know I really wouldn’t have to go very far at all to find the perfect candidate for this issue. Dr. Jesse Chappell, who many of you already know, has been …

During my lengthy career as a consultant in aquaculture, I – like many of you – have witnessed a long and periodic parade of research recommendations that aim to remedy the constraints and shortcomings of aquaculture production. As is to be expected, many of these recommendations echo the recommendations of the past. Many of the …

TWIN FALLS, ID – Most everyone in this industry, and certainly anyone in the trout business, is familiar with the Troutlodge name. One of the oldest aquaculture companies in the US, Troutlodge – based in Sumner, WA – is the world’s largest producer of pathogen-free rainbow trout eggs, employing more than 100 people worldwide. There …

by Amy Riedel-Stone WAIMANOLO, HI – For this issue, we went west – way west – to the island of Oahu to interview Dr. Shaun Moss. Shaun has been a part of Oceanic Institute for almost 30 years and I have been fortunate to work with him and some of his fellow employees over the …

APOPKA, FL – Mindful that fish farming has the potential to help meet an expanding population’s need for protein in a world with increasing water constraints, Pentair has recently announced the opening of its Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems’ (PAES) World Aquaculture Technology Engineering & Research Center of Excellence here. The center, which consists of 12,400 square …

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NEW ORLEANS, LA –  The snowplows and front-end loaders had barely swept away the debris of Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday when Aquaculture America 2015 (AA15) rolled into town this past Feb. 19. But anyone who thought the party was over was in for a big surprise. AA15 brought its own kind of magic to …

PORTLAND, ME – The Fish Vet Group (FVG) is more than just another private fish health lab. It has a global presence encompassing diagnostic service, vaccine and pharmaceutical development, biosecurity products, and a wealth of knowledge on health, welfare, and husbandry issues. In this issue we’ll look at FVG’s Portland facility and how the personnel …

ITHACA, NY – The American Fisheries Society’s (AFS) Fish Health Section (FHS) held its annual meeting here in mid-July. In addition to the regular program schedule of scientific talks and the highly informative continuing education session, the meeting gave those of us in the section a chance to pay tribute to members who have gone …