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In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, Dr. Kevin Fitzsimmons, from the University of Arizona, explains why rising fishmeal and fish oil costs are accelerating interest in alternative aquafeed ingredients. He discusses algae oils, insect meals, single-cell proteins, animal byproducts, scaling challenges, and commercial adoption while highlighting their importance for sustainable aquaculture nutrition. Listen now on all major platforms! "We see that using these alternative ingredients to replace fishmeal and fish oil is maybe the first big, important step in sustainability." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(02:12) Introduction(04:55) Forage fish pressure(06:41) Alternative feed ingredients(11:42) Commercial feed adoption(15:25) Scaling feed alternatives(16:29) Industry investment(17:15) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - The Owner's Box - WiseVAs - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we examine how saturated fats and cholesterol influence Atlantic salmon growth, feed efficiency, fillet structure, and pigmentation. As alternative oils become more common, formulations may overlook nutrients essential for metabolic efficiency and product quality. Understanding these interactions can help nutritionists balance scalable ingredients with reliable production outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms! Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Saturated fat and cholesterol in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) feeds are important for fish performance, fillet quality and colour" by Nini H. Sissener, Grethe Rosenlund, Thomas Larsson, Øystein Sæle, Bente Ruyter, Antony Jesu Prabhu Philip, and Ingunn Stubhaug Click here to read the full research article! "Alternative oils support aquaculture scalability, but declining dietary saturated fat can create hidden metabolic costs that reduce Atlantic salmon growth efficiency." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:48) Hidden metabolic bottlenecks(02:13) Alternative oils and feed formulation(03:40) Growth and feed conversion effects(04:16) Fillet structure and liquid loss(05:05) The role of cholesterol(05:51) Pigment retention(06:45) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - The Owner's Box - WiseVAs 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we explore how native Atlantic salmon gut microorganisms could improve plant-based feed digestibility. We examine carbohydrate breakdown, raffinose utilization, nutrient synthesis, antimicrobial functions, and safety considerations. By using host-derived microorganisms or their enzymes, aquaculture producers could improve nutrient assimilation and expand feed ingredient options. Listen now on all major platforms! Inspired by the 2026 article titled "Genotypic characterization of gut isolates from Atlantic salmon fry reveals beneficial microbes with biotechnological potential" by Dave Rojas Calderón, Ronja Marlonsdotter Sandholm, Thea Samskott, Mia Tiller Mjøs, Eirik Degré Lorentsen, Åsmund Kjendseth Røhr, Ingrid Bakke, and Sabina Leanti La Rosa Click here to read the full research article! "Native Atlantic salmon gut microorganisms can transform complex carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and polyphenols while producing nutrients that support more efficient digestive function." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:50) Introduction(04:39) Gut microorganisms(04:19) Raffinose breakdown(06:13) Feed supplementation(06:34) Digestibility strategies(06:51) Future applications(07:24) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - Elevate - The Owner's Box - WiseVAs 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we launch a special series exploring aquaculture research and innovation from Chile, sharing practical insights from one of the world’s leading seafood-producing nations. To open the series, we examine rainbow trout production in a recirculating aquaculture system at 3,000 meters in northern Chile. We explore how low dissolved oxygen, limited alkalinity, acidic conditions, and arsenic affect water quality and fish performance. Despite these constraints, strong survival demonstrates how targeted water management can support production in extreme environments. Listen now on all major platforms! Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Evaluation of Water Quality in the Production of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in a Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) in the Precordilleran Region of Northern Chile" by Renzo Pepe-Victoriano, Piera Pepe-Vargas, Anahí Pérez-Aravena, Héctor Aravena-Ambrosetti, Jordan I. Huanacuni, Felipe Méndez-Abarca, Germán Olivares-Cantillano, Olger Acosta-Angulo, and Luis Espinoza-Ramos Click here to read the full research article! "With proactive alkalinity buffering and specialized heavy metal filtration, hyperarid high-altitude regions can become highly productive zones." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(02:03) Introduction(02:49) Altitude oxygen constraints(03:23) Low alkalinity(04:08) Nitrification stress(04:42) Production performance(05:17) Water treatment(05:36) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - WiseVAs - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - Elevate - The Owner's Box 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we examine black soldier fly larvae as a sustainable protein source for Nile tilapia production. We explore lipid and mineral challenges, precision feed formulation, and how pond ecology can support nutritional performance. By matching alternative ingredients to production environments, commercial aquaculture could reduce dependence on marine fishmeal while maintaining predictable outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms! Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Unraveling the Potential of Black Soldier Fly Larvae as a Sustainable Protein Source for Nile Tilapia Production in Diverse Aquaculture Systems" by Jonathan Munguti, Mavindu Muthoka, Jimmy B. Mboya, Domitila Kyule, Menaga Meenakshisundaram, and Chrysantus M. Tanga Click here to read the full research article! "It seems the success of this alternative protein relies heavily on marrying precision feed formulation with the exact commercial environment.” Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:35) Introduction(02:27) Insect meal composition(03:20) Lipid management(03:54) Environmental effects(05:19) Feed standardization(05:46) Designer insect meals(07:48) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - Elevate - The Owner's Box - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - WiseVAs 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we examine how hybrid flow-through systems can reshape Atlantic salmon production by enabling stronger growth, improved environmental control, and better fish health. We explore reduced parasite exposure, handling stress, harvest quality, and the physiological trade-offs associated with rapid growth. Discover what these commercial-scale results could mean for more predictable salmon production. Listen now on all major platforms! Inspired by the 2025 article titled "A Case Study Documenting Growth and Welfare of Atlantic Salmon Reared to Market Size in a Novel Commercial Hybrid Flow-Through System in Norway: A Comparison With Fish Performance in Traditional Sea Sites" by Pino-Martinez & Handeland Click here to read the full research article! "Controlled hybrid flow-through systems can accelerate Atlantic salmon growth by preserving metabolic energy and maintaining stable water conditions throughout commercial production." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:31) Introduction(02:55) Growth performance(04:35) Handling stress(05:54) Harvest quality(06:19) Growth tradeoffs(07:21) Commercial viability(07:44) Future optimization(08:18) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - Elevate - The Owner's Box - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - WiseVAs 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we examine how thermal stress reshapes Atlantic salmon metabolism and why glutamine supplementation may fail under high temperatures. Rising water temperatures increase energy demands, while rapid nutrient absorption can limit effective utilization. Feeding frequency, amino acid delivery, and intestinal adaptation emerge as critical considerations for functional nutrition strategies. Listen now on all major platforms! Inspired by the 2024 article titled "Effects of Glutamine Supplementation on Atlantic Salmon Salmo salar Metabolic Performance at High Temperatures" by Nuic, B. 2024 Click here to read the full research article! "Glutamine provides an accessible energy substrate for intestinal cells while supporting glutathione synthesis, creating a potential nutritional strategy against heat-related metabolic pressure." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:52) Introduction(03:33) Heat metabolism(04:45) Glutamine supplementation(08:40) Nutrient delivery(10:19) Feeding frequency(11:01) Intestinal adaptation(14:01) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - WiseVAs - Elevate - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - The Owner's Box 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we examine how fish predation affects bivalve production and why suspended farming systems attract predators. Learn how production stages influence crop losses, compare physical and behavioral mitigation strategies, and explore why larger nursery-grown juveniles can improve survival while reducing operational challenges. Listen now on all major platforms. Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Fish Predation in Bivalve Aquaculture: Impacts and Potential Mitigation Strategies" by Stobart, R. L. et al. Click here to read the full research article! "Growing juvenile bivalves in protected nursery systems before deployment reduces exposure during the most vulnerable stages of development." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:37) Introduction(02:39) Predator attraction(03:56) Vulnerability window(05:21) Physical barriers(06:02) Behavioral deterrents(07:00) Economic tradeoffs(07:34) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - The Owner's Box - WiseVAs - Elevate - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show's Norway Special Series, we explore how commercial blood biomarkers are reshaping proactive health monitoring in Atlantic salmon farming. We examine why real world reference intervals outperform laboratory standards, how sample handling influences diagnostic accuracy, and how large scale data supports better welfare decisions. Discover practical insights to strengthen health monitoring and production performance. Listen now on all major platforms! Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Haematological and Biochemical Reference Intervals Towards a Proactive Health Monitoring Approach in Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Farming" by Keitel-Groener, Frederike et al. Click here to read the full research article! "Delaying plasma separation introduces artificial biochemical changes that no longer represent the actual physiological condition of the fish." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:54) Introduction(02:59) Commercial baselines(04:24) Sample handling(07:24) Statistical modeling(08:49) Proactive monitoring(10:04) Machine learning(10:49) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - The Owner's Box - WiseVAs - Elevate 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show's Norway Special Series, we explore how offshore sea cage design can reduce spiny dogfish damage through smarter mortality management, stronger net materials, and species-specific deterrent technologies. We examine why breaches concentrate in deeper cage sections, how operational practices influence risk, and what strategies can improve infrastructure resilience. Listen now on all major platforms! Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Experience of spiny dogfish Squalus acanthias interactions with aquaculture installations in Norway" by Lal, Pradeep et al. Click here to read the full research article! "Removing mortalities quickly reduces the biological attractant, lowering the likelihood of spiny dogfish interactions and improving protection for offshore aquaculture infrastructure." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:45) Introduction(02:31) Mortality extraction(03:19) Polymer netting(04:09) Double netting(05:05) Electromagnetic deterrents(06:12) Offshore cage protection(06:54) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - Elevate - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - The Owner's Box - WiseVAs 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we discuss what makes experimental feeding trials successful in aquaculture nutrition. The conversation explains how weak replication can create false validation, and why diet design, palatability control, pair feeding, and growth thresholds are essential for reliable results. Listen now on all major platforms! Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Research in Aquaculture Nutrition: What Makes an Experimental Feeding Trial Successful?" by Giovanni M. Turchini and Ronald W. Hardy Click here to read the full research article! "If that foundational hypothesis is missing, you cannot just use massive data sets to mask a poorly defined biological question." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:50) Introduction(02:37) Experimental hypotheses(03:26) Statistical power(04:21) Diet formulation(05:34) Pair feeding(07:37) Research implications(07:58) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - Elevate - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - The Owner's Box - WiseVAs 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show's Norway Special Series, which explores aquaculture research and innovation from Norway, we examine how fatty acid profiling, including terrestrial markers found in salmon feed, can be used to test whether wild shrimp near salmon farms are feeding on aquaculture waste. Learn why lipid profiling supports environmental monitoring and strengthens sustainable aquaculture production. Listen now on all major platforms. Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Fatty acid composition of northern shrimp Pandalus borealis in relation to salmon aquaculture locations in northern Norway" by Søvik, Guldborg et al Click here to read the full research article! "Biological tracers based on terrestrial fatty acids provide a reliable method for identifying feed movement through aquatic ecosystems while supporting accurate environmental monitoring." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:40) Introduction(02:18) Biological lipid tracers(03:02) Shrimp feeding trial(04:14) Nutritional barcode(04:41) Commercial site validation(05:54) Hydrodynamic management(06:45) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - Elevate - The Owner's Box - WiseVAs 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we explore the technical challenges of scaling seawater recirculating aquaculture systems for Atlantic salmon production. Water chemistry, carbon dioxide removal, biological filtration, temperature management, and emerging genetic strategies all play essential roles in production efficiency and harvest quality. Learn how engineering and biology must work together to support the future of land-based salmon farming. Listen now on all major platforms! Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Assessing the Benefits and Challenges of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) for Atlantic Salmon Production" by Ross Brown, A. et al. Click here to read the full research article! "Scaling seawater recirculating aquaculture systems requires balancing water chemistry, energy demand, and fish physiology because every adjustment directly influences production efficiency and harvest quality." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:36) Introduction(02:48) Carbon dioxide(03:48) Biofilters(04:37) Temperature control(05:43) Off flavors(06:36) Feed efficiency(06:59) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - The Owner's Box - WiseVAs - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - DietForge - Elevate 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we launch a special series exploring aquaculture research and innovation from Norway, sharing practical insights from one of the world's leading seafood-producing nations.  To begin the series, we examine whether suspended kelp farms function as artificial marine habitats or remain largely separated from surrounding food webs. Environmental DNA and traditional sampling reveal how production practices influence biodiversity, biofouling, crop quality, and cleaner fish opportunities. Follow our special Norway series for more research and industry insights, and listen now on all major platforms. Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Combining environmental DNA and traditional sampling to assess the role of kelp aquaculture as an artificial habitat in Norway" by Andrews, Adam Jon et al. Click here to read the full research article! "Commercial producers harvest kelp before water temperatures really spike, deliberately preventing biofouling and helping maintain high-quality biomass for processing." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:33) Introduction(02:18) Kelp habitat(02:48) DNA sampling(05:15) Crop quality(07:08) Integrated farming(07:36) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - DietForge - The Owner's Box - Elevate - WiseVAs - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show YouTube: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Facebook: The Aquaculture Podcast Show

In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we explore why traditional vitamin and trace mineral recommendations may no longer meet the needs of modern Atlantic salmon production. As farming systems, feed ingredients, and environmental challenges evolve, nutritional strategies must adapt to support health, welfare, and resilience. Key insights include mineral bioavailability, stress management, and nutrient requirements during critical production stages. Listen now on all major platforms! Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Revisiting Vitamin and Trace Mineral Nutrition in Atlantic Salmon Farming With Emphasis on Fish Health" by Philip, Antony JP, et al. Click here to read the full research article! "Bioavailable nutrients rather than total dietary concentrations should guide formulation decisions in modern aquaculture production systems." Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:01) Introduction(01:55) Health requirements(03:13) Mineral availability(03:24) Zinc and selenium(04:53) Vitamin D(05:26) Choline needs(06:12) Closing thoughts The Aquaculture Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Aquaculture Podcast Show Instagram: The Aquaculture Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show