aquaculture
aquaculture on World Data Ocean: a running collection of 2 stories we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on aquaculture in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. A Global Hub for Ocean Intelligence 4 World Data Ocean is a centralized digital platform where researchers, scientists, and ocean enthusiasts converge to explore, analyze, and… New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around aquaculture, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything World Data Ocean is covering right now.
A sustainable seaweed win-win: dietary fortification with Irish Wakame (Alaria esculenta) enhances Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) muscle growth and modulates gene expression
Seaweed integration into aquaculture diets offers a compelling pathway towards sustainable food production. Recent research validates a significant benefit: dietary inclusion of *Alaria esculenta* (Irish Wakame) demonstrably enhances muscle growth and modulates gene expression in Atlantic salmon (*Salmo salar*). Utilizing contrast-enhanced computed tomography and transcriptomic analysis, scientists observed improved body condition and increased filet muscle area. These findings indicate that *A. esculenta* represents a valuable, sustainable functional food, positively impacting both salmon health and aquaculture practices—a clear win-win scenario.
What are these?? WA state near Oyster bay
Encountering unidentified marine organisms can spark significant curiosity, as demonstrated by a recent query from a Washington state shellfish farmer. Harvesting clams near Oyster Bay, the farmer discovered a novel worm-like creature not typically observed with oysters. Notably, the specimen released a green, viscous substance upon being handled, prompting a search for identification. This situation echoes similar inquiries, such as our recent exploration of identifying sharks in Raja Ampat, highlighting the challenges of pinpointing marine life.