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      Taking the Steps Towards Sustainable Fish Farming

      “Sustainability is both the challenge and opportunity of our time. It’s easy for me to commit to—it just comes naturally. The sustainable approach is for everyone, you just need to change your mindset, “ says Lauris Apsis.

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      BioMar explores ideal aquafeed for use in Waterborne Feeding for Salmon Farming

      The latest research from BioMar has shed light on the aquafeed challenges associated with waterborne feeding systems. This new feeding system technology is gaining traction amongst salmon farmers for its potential to reduce energy consumption, microplastic pollution, and sea lice exposure. While these systems offer promising benefits, BioMar has identified specific factors contributing to nutritional loss in feed delivered through submerged systems.

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      The Importance of Starting Strong to Stay Strong

      Early developmental stages are a critical phase in any organism´s life that will determine its future. Marine Fish larvae are not an exception, during these early days, environmental conditions, feeding practices, and overall care will be fundamental for the success of the larval cycle and will substantially impact the subsequent ongrowing. What happens at the larval stage has a direct effect on growth, survival rates, and overall health throughout the whole production cycle. Providing the best possible start is key to ensuring healthy and high-performing fish.

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      Poultry Meal: A Sustainable Protein Source for Aquafeed

      Poultry meal is emerging as a valuable ingredient in aquafeed formulations, offering a circular protein and mineral source that supports the growth and development of farmed fish. Rich in essential amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, poultry meal is highly palatable and plays a crucial role in maintaining fish health and productivity.

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      Better sourcing practice cuts emissions

      Sourcing raw materials for aquaculture has a significant impact on the environment, particularly when it comes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The extraction, processing, and transportation of these materials contribute substantially to emissions. However, better sourcing practices can help reduce these emissions, and a climate-friendly approach is key to ensuring sustainable aquaculture production.

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      Boosting hatchery success

      In marine fish larval rearing, the early stages are crucial for determining juvenile health, quality, robustness, and performance during on growing. This initial period is influenced by a complex interplay of factors, including egg quality, environmental conditions, and feeding and nutrition.

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      BioMar launches SmartCare Endurance, a new solution to boost fish health and resilience

      BioMar unveils SmartCare Endurance, an innovative feed solution developed to help farmed fish endure challenging conditions, such as SRS outbreaks. SmartCare Endurance addresses the increasing pressures of infectious diseases, chronic inflammation, and environmental stressors on aquaculture operations.

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      Premium French Caviar Producers First to Adopt Low-Impact Feed

      Caviar d’Aquitaine producers have become the first sturgeon farmers to adopt BioMar’s innovative Blue Impact feed. Already renowned for their dedication to quality and tradition, this association of French farmers are now working with BioMar to integrate Blue Impact feed into their farming practices, further solidifying their commitment to responsible aquaculture.

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      Advancing the future of aquafeed development

      BioMar’s Tech Centre is a unique pilot-scale feed production facility that services our entire global R&D and production network, ensuring the high performance and quality of our innovative and sustainable aquaculture feeds.

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      We Are What We Eat ... Eats

      In today's world, the link between what we eat and how it impacts our health has never been clearer. When it comes to seafood, this connection is even more profound. It's not just "we are what we eat"—but "we are what we eat, eats." The diet of farmed fish and shrimp directly influences their nutritional value, making the quality of aquafeed a crucial factor in ensuring the seafood we consume is nutritious, healthy, and produced responsibly.

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      BioMar and the association of Caviar d'Aquitaine together in the development of a new range of food for Caviar producers in France under our BLUE IMPACT line

      Biomar and the association of Caviar d'Aquitaine producers in France join forces in favor of sustainability in sturgeon farming, for a culture of tradition, respect for the planet, and support for the society in which we live.

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      Fostering Sustainable Aquaculture: A Collaborative Journey with USSEC Delegates

      Last month, we had the honor of hosting two remarkable groups of USSEC (U.S. Soybean Export Council) delegates from Tunisia and Algeria, accompanied by Dr. I. Kotzamanis, Research Director at the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), and Dr. G. Triantafyllidis, Research Fellow at HCMR. Their visit was part of the “Sustainable Developments in Mediterranean Aquaculture” technical workshop and seminar organized by Dr. Iani Chiahai, USSEC Consultant Europe.

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