In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we unpack how shifting spawning seasons in Atlantic salmon impacts both broodstock and their offspring. We also explore how metabolic stress, nutrient allocation, and biochemical pathways influence egg quality and larval growth. Get insights into nutritional programming and its role in sustainable aquaculture productivity. Learn how broodstock nutrition strategies can optimize year-round production. Listen now on all major platforms!Inspired by the 2022 article titled "Earlier or delayed seasonal broodstock spawning changes nutritional status and metabolic programming of growth for next-generation Atlantic salmon" by Skjærven, K., et al.Click here to read the full research article!"Phase-specific feeding strategies are required to mitigate muscle breakdown in broodstock undergoing prolonged fasting."Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:48) Introduction(01:20) Spawning timing(02:56) Maternal metabolism(04:18) Nutrient programming(05:10) Egg composition(07:01) Larval growth(08:51) Closing thoughts𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Aquaculture Podcast ShowInstagram: The Aquaculture Podcast ShowLinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show
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Gut Health & Salmon Diets | Ep. 24
In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we explore how yeast-based additives can help reduce gut inflammation caused by high soybean meal diets in juvenile Atlantic salmon. Learn how beta-glucan and yeast extracts impact tissue recovery, immune modulation, and gene expression. Find out what the data says about dosing and long-term performance. Listen now on all major platforms!Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Brewers’ Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) Purified Functional Feed Additives Mitigate Soybean Meal‐Induced Enteritis in Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) Parr" by Momoh, T. A., et al.Click here to read the full research article!"Beta-glucan and yeast extract reduced inflammation, immune cell infiltration, and mucus overproduction, maintaining gut integrity in salmon."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(01:59) Yeast-based feed additives(03:11) Gut tissue histology(04:22) Gene expression findings(05:45) Systemic immune response(06:51) Growth performance data(08:08) Closing thoughts𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Aquaculture Podcast ShowInstagram: The Aquaculture Podcast ShowLinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show
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Light Effects on Lobster Larvae | Ep. 23
In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we explore a groundbreaking breakthrough in cultivating the European spiny lobster. By optimizing light intensity and pairing it with high-quality nutrition, researchers achieved a survival rate increase from under 1% to over 40%. This could redefine commercial viability and sustainability in lobster aquaculture. Listen now on all major platforms!Inspired by the 2024 article titled "Effect of light intensity on the survival of European spiny lobster (Palinurus elephas) larvae reared in aquaculture system" by Filippi, J. J., et al.Click here to read the full research article!"Exposure to medium and high light intensities led to an unprecedented increase in larval survival, surpassing forty percent."Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:52) Introduction(00:42) Larval survival challenges(01:21) Light intensity tested(02:13) Results and survival rates(03:59) Feeding behavior(04:58) Nutrition synergy(06:19) Closing thoughts𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Aquaculture Podcast ShowInstagram: The Aquaculture Podcast ShowLinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show
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Genetic Editing in Aquaculture | Ep. 22
In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, learn how advanced genetic tools are reshaping aquaculture production, nutrition, and sustainability. We explore real-world examples like disease-resistant fish, sterile breeding lines, and nutrient-enhanced traits. Discover the risks, opportunities, and responsible deployment strategies shaping the future of aquatic protein. Listen now on all major platforms!Inspired by the 2024 article titled "A guide to assess the use of gene editing in aquaculture" by Robinson, N. A., et al.Click here to read the full research article!"Advanced genetic tools allow highly specific genome edits that target both problematic traits and desirable enhancements with remarkable accuracy."Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:59) Introduction(01:01) Genetic editing benefits(01:56) Disease resistance examples(02:06) Sterile fish applications(04:06) Environmental risk management(05:15) Assessment frameworks explained(06:21) Closing thoughts𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Aquaculture Podcast ShowInstagram: The Aquaculture Podcast ShowLinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show
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GAA in Shrimp Nutrition | Ep. 21
In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we explore how guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) supplementation can improve growth, immunity, and stress resistance in intensive white shrimp farming. We also breaks down GAA’s effect on feed efficiency, antioxidant activity, and survival rates under disease pressure. Learn how a small additive can support better yields and system resilience.Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Guanidinoacetic Acid Significantly Improves Growth, Antioxidant Capacity, and Nonspecific Immunity for Juvenile Litopenaeus vannamei" by Lin, H., et al.Click here to read the full research article!"Adding guanidinoacetic acid at levels of 0.10% to 0.13% significantly improved white shrimp weight gain and growth rates."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(00:45) GAA and shrimp growth(01:43) Feed conversion results(02:24) Oxidative stress response(03:24) Immune enzyme activation(04:26) Vibrio challenge results(05:04) Closing thoughts𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Aquaculture Podcast ShowInstagram: The Aquaculture Podcast ShowLinkedIn: The Aquaculture Podcast Show
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