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World’s First Semi-Sub Aquaculture Vessel Delivered
Norwegian salmon farming company SalMar has taken delivery of the world's first semi-submersible aquaculture support vessel from China's Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group. The vessel Ocean Farm 1 is 110 meters (360 feet) in diameter, 69 meters (230 feet) in eight,...
Aquaculture to play a key role in global protein production
With diminishing habitats, decaying fisheries and an increase in demand for Seafood, aquaculture across the globe is poised to play an important role in the future of food supply. It is unlikely that wild capture fisheries will be able to produce any higher yields in...
Trump’s China trade stance could have major impact on seafood sector
If Donald Trump acts on his campaign rhetoric to curtail trade with China, the impact on the seafood sector could be unprecedented, industry sources said With his unexpected election as the next US president, many industry sources are generally uncertain about the...
Gfresh raises $20 million to transform the way seafood is bought and sold
Seafood consumption is soaring in China, along with increases in average disposable income there. But live, edible fish and shellfish are challenging to buy, sell and transport across borders within and beyond China. As a result of the complexities in shipping live...