A gender-bending parasite has been discovered which is believed to be responsible for turning male shrimps and other crustaceans into females. Continue reading
Category Archives: aquaculture
Politicians struggle to limit genetically altered fish
The latest move by politicians to limit or ban the sale of genetically modified fish has been stymied. Continue reading
Amid a devastating drought, does it still make sense to use corn for fuel?
Did it ever? Apart from subsidy farmers and rent seekers, we mean. Continue reading
Mosquito pesticide turning up in lobsters
Pesticides used to control mosquitoes have been detected in a locally harvested luxury food — Long Island Sound lobsters. Continue reading
When Drought Strikes, Should U.S. Policy Endanger Hungry People?
The question answers itself. Of course not. But that is the effect of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), more commonly known as the ethanol mandate. More than 1 billion of the world’s people live in absolute poverty. When prices for staple commodities soar, millions of people can be pushed to the brink of starvation. Continue reading
Senate Says ‘Frankenfish’ Don’t Need More Testing
Despite strong lobbying from northwestern senators for a measure that would require more testing of genetically engineered salmon before it’s introduced in the US, the Senate on Thursday voted it down. The “frankenfish” measure, introduced by Alaskan Republican Lisa Murkowski, failed by a 46-50 vote. Continue reading
An Entrepreneur Bankrolls a Genetically Engineered Salmon
If Americans ever eat genetically engineered fast-growing salmon, it might be because of a Soviet biologist turned oligarch turned government minister turned fish farming entrepreneur. Continue reading
Organic certifications for Canadian fish farms unveiled
Canadian farmed fish can now be certified as organic with the release of made-in-Canada standards. Continue reading
Salmon virus claim disputed
Fish farm and government officials reject industry foe’s findings Continue reading
