Latest Mediterranean Aquaculture News: Business, Tech & Science

HEALTH | BIOTECHNOLOGY

A bacteriophage raises survival of tilapia infected with Aeromonas veronii

China, 29/05/2026 | The phage Avs-1 increased survival from 20% to 70% in experimental trials, reinforcing interest in phage therapy as a biocontrol alternative to antibiotics

TECHNOLOGY | PRECISION AQUACULTURE

Rainbow trout simulator points to new ways of refining feeding strategies in intensive aquaculture

Japan, 29 May 2026 | A model developed with rainbow trout combines schooling behaviour and dynamic energy budgeting to anticipate growth and feed efficiency, although the authors warn that longer-term predictions still require caution

COMPANIES | AQUAFEED

BioMar debuts on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange with Schouw & Co. retaining control

Copenhagen, 28 May 2026 | BioMar Group enters the public market at a time when aquaculture is seeking to scale production, reduce environmental impacts and attract long-term capital

AQUACULTURE RADAR

EATiP, API, FEAP, AAC & MAC, AquaWind and AQUATECHinn 4.0 shape Europe’s aquaculture agenda

RAW MATERIALS | INSECT SUSTAINABILITY

Report questions the role of insect meal in aquafeeds

Stockholm, 28 May 2026 | The document published by the Stockholm Environment Institute does not rule out its use in aquaculture, but warns that its environmental benefits depend on very specific conditions that are rarely met at commercial scale in temperate countries

SKRETTING’s IMPACT REPORT 2025

Skretting | Impact Report 2025

Aquafeed sustainability enters the phase of technical verification

Global, 27 May 2026 | Skretting’s Impact Report 2025 reflects how the aquafeed industry is moving towards a sustainability model built on traceability, product footprint data, responsible sourcing and measurable farm-level outcomes

FOOD SAFETY | SHELLFISH

FAO, IOC-UNESCO and IAEA set out global guidance to strengthen algal toxin monitoring in bivalve molluscs

TECHNOLOGY | RAS

The use of the macroalga Ulva ohnoi reduces ozone-produced oxidant in marine RAS

Germany, 27 May 2026 |

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | PRECISION FEEDING

AI learns to listen to gilthead seabream to adjust automatic feeding in RAS

Portugal, 26 May 2026 | A study on gilthead seabream shows that bioacoustics and deep learning can distinguish pre-feeding, feeding and post-feeding stages in RAS

ANIMAL WELFARE | SLAUGHTER

Search for the ideal stunning method for farmed fish slaughter continues

Europe, 26 May 2026 | A scientific review warns that not current system can, on its own, guarantee immediate, reliable and sustained loss of consciousness until death across all species and commercial conditions

INVESTMENT | REGULATION

European aquaculture calls on Brussels for clarify to avoid being left out of sustainable finance

Brussels, 26 May 2026 |

IN-DEPTH

INTERVIEW | AQUACULTURE IMMUNOLOGY

Red blood cells emerge as a new vaccine platform in aquaculture

Elche, Spain, 18 May 2026 | Research led by UMH places Spain among the world’s leading groups in the immunological use of fish erythrocytes

BLUE CARBON SINKS | OPEN DEBATE

Aquaculture wants to enter carbon markets, but science is questioning part of its climate narrative

INTERVIEW

Spanish Aquaculture Society-awared researcher explains how exercise enhances efficiency in aquaculture

Segovia, 29 April 2026 | The work by Isabel García Pérez shows that combining diet and exercise can improve nutrient utilisation and open the door to reducing feed costs

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Videos

NOWA, Network of Women in Aquaculture - Garazi Rodríguez

September 30, 2025

Garazi Rodríguez, treasurer and co-founder of NOWA. NOWA is a network of women from the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions, Network of Women in Aquaculture.
Javier Ojeda (APROMAR) - Steps boost aquaculture's growth

September 28, 2025

At the Aquaculture Europe 2025 – Valencia, misPeces interviewed Javier Ojeda, general manager of APROMAR, who analysed the current state of aquaculture in Spain and Europe and reflected on the steps needed to boost its growth.
The Conference & Tradeshow - AE25VAL

September 29, 2025

Valencia played host to the European Aquaculture Europe 2025 conference. In line with its slogan, 'Aquaculture for Everyone', the event brought together 3,115 participants from 97 countries. Plenary speakers, scientific sessions, industry forums and events for students made up the programme.