The Ocean Brief
Short ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community
Fallowing is good for Chile's salmon aquaculture
Piscirickettsia salmonis has been the bane of Chile's salmon aquaculturalists. Vaccines have been largely ineffective, and antibiotics given mixed results. Mandatory three-month fallowing, on the other hand, seems to routinely reduce the chance of reinfection.
The GloBallast Story: Tackling Marine Invasive Species
When it comes to invasive species, prevention is better than cure. GloBallast seeks to be part of that global solution.
Helping the Kelp Forests - One Aquaculture Urchin at a Time
Urchins can be highly destructive to kelp forests. They are also a delicacy for sushi-lovers.
The Future of Fish Vaccines
Today vaccines are available for 17 different kinds of fish species, protecting them against 22 different bacterial and 6 different viral diseases.
Women - The Invisible Small Scale Fishers
Women fish all over the word, but looking at the scientific literature, you may vastly underestimate their role.
Fish Feed: It's all about Pellet Size
Fish feed must be able to provide all of the required nutrients, offer the highest possible conversion rates, and of course be economically viable for commercial use. There are many aspects to creating the optimal pellet - including the size.
Get off my Fish! Keeping Predators out of Aquaculture
Predation is a challenge that aquaculturalists who do not operate in closed containment facilities regularly face. Here are just a few of the methods troubled farmers can use to try keep predators at bay
The Environmental Impact of Copper Nets
New study finds copper-alloy cages may be no worse for the environment than coating nylon cages with copper-based antifoulants