NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 125 A party of scientists from the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (CAFS) toured the National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub (NATIH), set up to drive the UK’s ambitions to become a world leader in modern aquaculture practice. The £21 million suite of research and development facilities at the University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture will enable a broader range of academic research and commercial trials to be undertaken, with a focus on responding to critical and emerging challenges in the aquaculture sector. Aquaculture is one of the world’s fastest growing industries, with a global growth rate of circa 8%. In China, total aquaculture production has seen consistent growth, with the country accounting for almost two thirds of global aquaculture production. However, this growth rate presents challenges for aquaculture producers in a context of climate change, disease management, and changing consumer expectations. As a scientific academy of the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, CAFS is dedicated to promoting excellence in fisheries sciences, playing an influential strategic role in shaping China’s response to this developing landscape. “China is a major player in the global aquaculture industry, and its growth trajectory is set to continue. By working collaboratively to fully utilise the combined strengths of our knowledge and facilities, we can play a critical role in ensuring that the sector is informed by the latest research and development. This will ensure that growth is sustainable and offers the best outcomes for producers, consumers and the environment," said Professor Trevor Telfer, Acting Head of the Institute of Aquaculture at the University of Stirling. “The visit from the Chinese Academy of Fishery Scientists was a valuable opportunity to explore shared areas of interest, and to highlight how the Institute of Aquaculture’s new National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub can help to support this thriving global marketplace.” Read more>> In March 2024, Onda was first to market with their Tenacibaculosis Challenge Model, providing groundbreaking research models to impact real-world outcomes. In late 2025, Onda, one of the largest aquatic containment facilities in aquaculture research, announced the launch of two new disease study models to their extensive suite of models for Tenacibaculum dicentrarchi and Tenacibaculum finnmarkense. These additions reportedly compliment Onda’s challenge model offerings, providing reliable, science-driven tools to address Tenacibaculum, one of the most pressing bacterial challenges in global aquaculture. Navigating fish health challenges in aquaculture is complex, with pathogens like Tenacibaculum presenting some of the toughest hurdles. Unlike single-strain disease, Tenacibaculum encompasses multiple species that impact different regions and host fish in unique ways, making prevention and treatment especially difficult. The bacteria’s ability to cause severe lesions, reduce welfare, and drive significant mortality underscores the need for reliable study models and innovative health solutions to protect both fish stocks and industry sustainability. Read more>> University of Stirling and CAFS join forces to promote sustainable aquaculture growth Onda strengthens fish health research tools Photo: University of Stirling Photo: Onda
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