As a veterinarian, I’ve spent my career working with pigs, cattle, chickens and the like. Throw a question at me about those species and I’ll likely have an answer. But when it comes to aquaculture? Well, let’s just say I’m a fish out of water. But Senior Director of Phibro Aqua in Israel, Benny Shapira,…
Farmed fish come from a variety of farm types. From net enclosures in oceans, rivers and ponds to land-based indoor or outdoor tanks, fish are raised in many ways around the globe. But regardless of the differences, the health and welfare of the fish is a top priority. Learn about the care and innovation behind fish wellbeing in Part 3 of “Let’s Dive In,” my four-part series on aquaculture.
The fastest growing food production sector starts with eggs – and I’m not talking chickens. Eggs are the first step in the fascinating journey fish of many tasty varieties take to get to our plates. Join me in Part 2 of “Let’s Dive In,” my four-part series on aquaculture, where I detail how fish are farmed – from hatchery to harvest.