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12/29/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Microalgae and seaweed farming: The answer to sustainable food and waste management for fish farms?

Fisheries and marine aquaculture have long been an important aspect of Norway’s economy — one that the country plans on expanding in the coming decades. To attain that goal, more feed is required to nourish the nation’s farmed fish. Microalgae already constitute an important component of fish feed, but some scientists believe that these microorganisms […]

02/28/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Floating farm of the future to produce 20 tons of vegetables a day

There is a massive problem threatening mankind’s future: The Earth’s population continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, and our food supply is simply not keeping pace. The total number of people on the planet is expected to reach 8.3 billion by 2030, and by 2050, demand for food will likely have increased by 70 percent. […]

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