Fish n' Bits - The Aquaculture Data Intelligence Podcast

What does an essential amino acid in fish feed have to do with oil prices, global trade, and geopolitical conflict?We're joined by Gwenael Manach from Adisseo to explore the economics of methionine, an essential amino acid used in aquaculture feeds around the world. Learn why methionine plays an important role as feed manufacturers incorporate alternative protein sources, how global supply chains and raw material costs influence its price, and what recent market disruptions could mean for feed formulations. We also discuss how changes in one ingredient can have consequences across animal nutrition, production costs, and the broader seafood industry.For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.

Could improvements in salmon farming actually be putting more pressure on salmon prices?We're taking a closer look at 20 years of Norwegian production data and some unusual changes in the seasonal patterns of salmon biomass. Learn how more consistent biological performance and growing supply may be influencing salmon prices, what the cattle industry can teach us about agricultural production cycles, and why producing more fish doesn't always mean greater profitability. We also explore what Manolin's forecasting models suggest for the final quarter of 2026 and why harvest timing, biological risk, and market conditions are becoming increasingly important to farm economics.For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.

What do the latest earnings tell us about where salmon farming is actually making money?We're breaking down Q2 results from publicly traded salmon producers around the world, and after several difficult quarters, much of the industry is back to profitability. Learn how biological performance is driving major differences between farming regions, why Canada produced one of the quarter's more surprising results, and what the latest numbers tell us about the economics of land-based salmon. As land-based producers move beyond proving they can grow fish at commercial scale, a new question is taking over: can they consistently grow the right fish, at the right size, at a cost that makes the economics work?For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.

Could a strong El Niño make one of Chilean salmon farming's most persistent disease challenges even harder to manage?We're taking a closer look at SRS and the potential risks facing Chilean salmon producers as warmer conditions develop ahead of the Southern Hemisphere summer. Learn what makes SRS particularly difficult to prevent and treat, how temperature can influence the spread and severity of the disease, and what happened during previous strong El Niño events. We also explore how better monitoring, new health solutions, and predictive models are giving producers more information to identify changing risks and act earlier.For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.

What does it take to turn a microscope slide into data that AI can actually use?We're joined by the CEO of Histo Company, Lene Sveen, to explore what happens when fish tissue moves from the farm to the lab and eventually becomes a digital image. Learn what histology can reveal about fish health, why preparing and interpreting tissue samples is more complicated than it looks, and how differences in laboratory methods can create challenges for standardization. We also look at the growing role of digital histology and AI, and why better data and more consistent processes may be just as important as the algorithms built on top of them.For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.

How high could fishmeal and fish oil prices go if Peru faces another major anchovy shortage?We're taking a closer look at the developing El Niño, Peru's anchovy fishery, and what tightening marine ingredient supplies could mean for aquaculture over the coming quarters. Learn how today's fish oil prices compare with previous El Niño events, why another weak or canceled fishing season in Peru could push the market into new territory, and where additional supply could come from. We also explore alternative ingredients, changing feed formulations, and the difficult tradeoffs producers may face as higher feed costs collide with fish health and performance.For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.

What happens when one of aquaculture's most important regulatory systems doesn't deliver the results it was designed to achieve? We examine the next chapter of Norway's Traffic Light System and the debate over how sea lice should be managed in the years ahead. Learn why regulators are reconsidering production boundaries, what new proposals could mean for farmers, and how a decade of data has reshaped the conversation around wild salmon, parasite management, and industry growth. It's a closer look at how one of aquaculture's most influential regulatory frameworks continues to evolve, and why the decisions made in Norway could shape salmon farming around the world. For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.

How do you keep one of aquaculture's biggest success stories growing as the environment around it changes?We're taking a closer look at Mediterranean aquaculture and the remarkable rise of European seabass and gilthead seabream farming over the past two decades. Learn how record marine heatwaves are beginning to reshape fish biology, farm performance, and long-term planning, and why producers are increasingly relying on better forecasting, data, and management to adapt to a changing environment. Join us as we explore how one of the world's fastest-growing aquaculture regions is preparing for its next chapter.For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.

Aquaculture has now surpassed 100 million tonnes of production, supplying more seafood to consumers than wild fisheries. But the most interesting story in the FAO's latest State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report is not the milestone itself but where growth is happening. In this episode, we break down the major trends shaping global seafood production, consumption, and trade, including the continued rise of aquaculture, the growing importance of Asia and Africa, and why many of the industry's future opportunities may emerge far outside the regions that have traditionally dominated seafood discussions. We also examine what the report suggests about fisheries, future production growth, and the long-term forces reshaping the global seafood system. For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.

What happens when El Niño tightens the supply of fish oil just as salmon markets and global shipping are already under pressure? A newly confirmed El Niño in the tropical Pacific is putting renewed attention on Peru’s anchovy fishery, one of the world’s most important sources of fishmeal and fish oil. With warmer ocean conditions, fishing restrictions, rising container costs, and salmon producers already facing margin pressure, aquaculture could be heading into a more volatile pricing cycle than past disruptions suggest on their own. The conversation breaks down why fish oil prices are climbing, why the timing matters, and how better production planning, data visibility, and risk management can help companies prepare for uncertainty they cannot control. For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.