The intro to Sept. 28's "Rabobank on Feeding da Fishies":
Bugs, krill, seaweed, algae, whatever. Get those fatty acids (not just the omega-3's)
One of the problems with current practice is the incredible number of fish that are caught and killed to make fishmeal for the aquaculture crowd.
From The Fish Site, Oct. 1:
A coalition of Norwegian fish farmers has formed a new partnership which will ensure that their feeds contain an algal ingredient that will help them improve the sustainability of their salmon production.....MORE
Salmon Group, the world's largest network of local, family-owned fish farming and aquaculture companies have entered the feed partnership with algal product pioneer Corbion and feed producer BioMar. Salmon Group represents 44 Norwegian fish farmers and 12 percent of all fish feed sold to salmon and trout farms in Norway.
Salmon Group has a goal of reducing the overall environmental footprint of feed while maintaining feed quality, feed performance and fish welfare. BioMar responded by developing a bespoke feed that maintains high omega-3 levels (EPA + DHA) in the feed, reduces the carbon footprint, and significantly reduces the fish-in, fish-out ratio and contamination of pollutants. BioMar achieved this by formulating with a variety of alternative ingredients, including Corbion’s AlgaPrime DHA, the sustainably produced, algae-based source of long-chain omega-3s. The first farmed salmon fed on the new recipe are expected to reach the market by the end of 2019....
Although EPA and DHA get the most play there are around 50 different oils you can get from fish that have been consciously fed the right stuff.
(sorry farmers, soybeans and corn don't cut it)
