Volume 5, Number 2 March/April 2009 MICA (P) 074/10/2008 ISBN 1793-0561
 

"AAP celebrates its 5th year in publication with a fresh new cover for 2009! And that's not all – readers can look forward to technological advances, breaking news and trends impacting the industry.We wish one and all the very best for 2009!"

 
Marine Shrimp
  • The Philippines and the white shrimp
    Wilfredo G. Yap says that more needs to done by public and private sectors to bring shrimp production to 1994 level.

Industry Review - Marine fish in Malaysia
  • Expanding marine fish culture in Malaysia
    Trends, developments and opportunities with sustainable grow out and hatchery production methods by Khoo Eng Wah and Zuridah Merican

  • Live tiger groupers in Penang
    Success with large sized fingerlings at Penshrimp aquaculture in Penang. By Zuridah Merican

  • Breeding the giant grouper and improving brood stock
    At MAFPREC this is the focus after breeding success with eight other marine fish.

Focus on Food Safety
  • "I am what I eat"
    A description of a pilot project carried out by three companies in Vietnam to instill traceability and improve the value of catfish in international markets. By Xavier Bocquillet

  • Fumonisins in fish
    Effects are reduced growth of tilapia and catfish fingerlings and liver lesions. Biotransformation into non toxic products may be the answer by Karin Griessler and Pedro Encarnação

Feed Technology
  • Extrusion of floating and sinking aqua feeds with indigenous ingredients
    Changing operational variables in extrusion cooking will allow for the use of a wide range of ingredients. By Joseph P Kearns

  • More than feed production
    In Vietnam, Ocialis wants to be known for its holistic approach for a sustainable industry.

  • Storage control for fish, offal and by-catch
    The use of a blend containing potassium diformate to extend storage. By Christian Lückstädt

  • A new generation of natural aqua feed additives
    Hervé Lucien-Brun looks at how natural essential oils promote growth and health of catfish.

Developments
  • Diseases in scampi farming in India
    The immense scope for scampi farming in India is being threatened by diseases. By Partha Bandyopadhyay and Sanjeev Bhambi

Show Preview
  • World Aquaculture 2009
    'Remembering the blue revolution to feed the world' in Veracruz, Mexico to be held from 25-29 May.

Company/Product News
  • Aova Thai, Alltech, Addcon, Shoreline Polychaetes Farms, Biomin, aspirator aerators, bead filters, pond PCR and vibrio detector
Forthcoming events
  • World Fishing Exhibition VIGO'09 and events in 2009