Posts Tagged ‘RAS’
Microalgae can increase efficiency and sustainability of recirculating aquaculture systems
Incorporating microalgae into recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) can more effectively manage waste while transforming it into valuable products, according to researchers in Germany and Belgium.
Read MoreScientists delve into rising incidence of mycobacteriosis on Norwegian salmon farms
Cases of mycobacteriosis, a serious disease affecting Atlantic salmon predominantly related to Mycobacterium salmoniphilum infections, appear to be on the increase in Norway.
Read MoreCombining technology and knowledge to improve aquaculture in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is one of the world’s fastest-growing regions for aquaculture, but production efficiency, environmental impact and disease remain bottlenecks for sustainable production.
Read MoreRAS water exchange rates could affect Nile tilapia welfare
Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) are often viewed as viable options for culture of certain fish species in the face of growing environmental regulations for sustainable aquaculture practices. New work from researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology in Ghana suggests that moderately high levels of water exchange in RAS provide the best…
Read MoreOptimizing recirculating aquaculture systems: Fish farming’s hot topic
It’s a boom time for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) — but unanswered questions remain in ensuring this ever-more-prevalent approach to large-scale fish production reaches its considerable potential.
Read MoreMaking sure salmon smolt raised in RAS are equipped for sea transfer
Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) are on the rise worldwide, and one of their most common applications is in rearing Atlantic salmon smolts before transfer to sea.
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