[USA] An undergraduate research project has verified concerns that a cyanobacterial algae bloom in Oyster Pond this summer emitted Continue reading Study verifies toxin-producing algae in oyster pond
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Could biorefinery by-products be a new feed source for farmed juvenile oysters?
[UK] Hatchery production of bivalves requires unicellular algae-based feed. Producing the algae for feed can be costly, labour Continue reading Could biorefinery by-products be a new feed source for farmed juvenile oysters?
Seaweed farming begins in Southeast
[USA] A year ago, Trevor Sande wasn’t thinking much about seaweed. Early this November, however, he and the employees at Continue reading Seaweed farming begins in Southeast
How seaweed could protect your oysters
[USA] When you’re sitting at a raw bar feasting on oysters, the environment may be the furthest thing from your mind. But Continue reading How seaweed could protect your oysters
Tasmanian oyster growers take another hit as biotoxin scare forces closures
[Australia] Tasmania’s oyster industry has suffered yet another setback just days after flood-affected growing areas were reopened. Continue reading Tasmanian oyster growers take another hit as biotoxin scare forces closures
Spring Bay mussels recalled in Tasmania over algal toxin find
[Australia] Spring Bay Mussels said unusual environmental conditions caused the appearance of and algal bloom containing the shellfish toxin, Continue reading Spring Bay mussels recalled in Tasmania over algal toxin find
First fully land-based shellfish farm opens
[Netherlands] The small town of Colijnsplaat, in the Zeeland province of western Holland, houses the first fully land-based shellfish farm in the world. Continue reading First fully land-based shellfish farm opens
Insternship opportunity for students: Culture of oysters and algae
[USA] The student will participate in a range of activities related to the culture of oysters. These will include culture of microalgae, Continue reading Insternship opportunity for students: Culture of oysters and algae
Seaweed is easy to grow, sustainable and nutritious, but it’ll never be kale
[USA] Let’s say you want to farm. And let’s say there is a crop that requires you to plant and harvest, but do very little in between. Continue reading Seaweed is easy to grow, sustainable and nutritious, but it’ll never be kale
Unprecedented toxic algae bloom now in Central Coast waters
[USA] Morro Bay – A massive algae bloom is here: NOAA scientists confirmed Wednesday they found the tail end of a bloom they’ve been tracking for months in the Santa Barbara Channel.
The alga is called Pseudo-nitzschia, and Continue reading Unprecedented toxic algae bloom now in Central Coast waters