Aquamind initiates oyster production in Sweden
Aquamind has together with local businessmen begun the production of flat oysters (Ostrea edulis) on Orust in Sweden. It is expected that during the summer of 2016 spat and oysterseeds will be produced and exported to Jersey. Photo: Preparing the the ponds for the summer production
Aquamind tests growth conditions for Pacific oysters in the Isefjord
During 2015 Danish Oysters (Aquamind) succeeded in farming Pacific oysters (Crassotrea gigas) in the Isefjord. Throughout 3 months the 10,000 oysters grew from 2 mm to 6 cm, which illustrates the great posibilities to produce sellable oysters in only 2 seasons. Apart from having a profitable economy, contrary to the production of blue mussels, the …
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Fishery of whelk in coastal danish waters
In cooperation with Danish Seafood Association, University of Copenagen and FSK, Aquamind is examining the possibilites for a fishery, sale and export of common whelk (Buccinum undatum). The sustainable fishery on the healthy and easy accessible population will be carried out with pots specially designed and will be ideal for small coastal fishery vessels. The …
Espersen and McDonald’s develop low-impact fisheries in the Baltic Sea
Aquamind, Espersen and McDonald’s in collaboration have developed and tested new gear in the cod fishery (Gadus morhua) in the Baltic Sea. With pelagic trawl doors and dyneema-made trawl the project has shown an increase of 37% in the catch in weight per hour, a lower CO2 emission per catch and a potentially reduced physical …
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Aquamind is making research on the availability for danish species on the chinese market.
In the light of the new danish discardban it is necessary to look for alternative export options. Therefore Aquamind went to China to learn more about the chinese market.
Live nephrops transport from Skagen
In the past week Aquamind has tested the survival rate of langoustine (nephrops norvegicus) when transported from Skagen to Deventer in Holland. The object was to test and see if the survival rate would increase if the transport water was oversaturated with a supersaturator unit from Infuser. The last trials are on the way, but …
The oysters on Venø Fish Farm are growing bigger and bigger
As showed; the oyster spat is growing rapidly at Venø Fish Farm.
Visiting Galway Shellfish
Aquamind has been on a field trip to Ireland to see how a full-scale oysterbusiness is run on Galway Shellfish. A local oyster hatchery was visited as well. They produce the pacific oyster spat which grow in the fjords around Galway.
10 million oyster spat has been produced on Venø Fish Farm
In the Aquamind project regarding oyster production in the limfjord. Bryan Martin and Aquamind has succeeded in producing 10 Million Oyster spat on Venø Fish Farm. The expected survival rate for spat reaching a sellable adulthood is varying, but a 10% survival rate is common. One of the goals of the project is to produce …
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