MALAYSIA - A yam known for containing a neurotoxin poisonous to various species of insects,and some unfortunate people, is proving to be an effective maturation treatment for tiger grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus).
Researchers in Taiwan have found that dry grape extract is an antioxidant solution that can be used as an alternate for vitamin E in shrimp starter diets.
HAWAII - Microalgae company, Cyanotech Corporation announced that its President, Mawae Morton, has been named as Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the company, effective January 24, 2018.
REPUBLIC OF KOREA - The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that Korean researchers have completed sequencing the genome of Japanese Spiky Sea Cucumber (Apostichopus japonicas) - a world first. Sea cucumber, often referred to as “ginseng of the sea”, has long been used as a traditional medicine since it is thought to have medicinal values.
Researchers at Oregon State University are developing a new technology to deliver water-soluble nutrients to aquaculture-raised fish, oysters, clams and shrimp that will boost their growth rates and reduce the high rates of mortality that plague the industry.
