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Center for Aquaculture Technologies Expands Global Breeding Team with New Quantitative Geneticist in Australia
Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) continues to grow its global genetics team with the appointment of Dr. Iulia Blaj as Quantitative Geneticist, based in Australia. The addition of Dr. Blaj strengthens CAT’s expanding breeding and genetics services team as demand continues to grow for advanced aquaculture breeding solutions worldwide. In her new role, Dr. Blaj…
Read MoreMeet CAT at World Aquaculture Singapore 2026
June 2–5 | Booth 211 The CAT team is heading to Singapore for World Aquaculture 2026, where we’ll be sharing the latest in genetic innovation and insights into how our tailored breeding solutions are driving value, supporting sustainability, and helping our clients achieve long-term breeding success. Chat to us about our full range of services,…
Read MoreRegulatory Pathways and the Road to Commercialization of Genome Editing in Aquaculture: A Conversation with Debbie Plouffe
As global demand for seafood continues to climb, the aquaculture industry faces a familiar yet intensifying challenge: how to produce more nutritious protein while reducing environmental impacts and biological risks. Innovation is no longer optional; it is foundational. Among emerging solutions, genome editing is rapidly gaining attention as a powerful, practical tool for modern breeding…
Read MoreIntegrating Genomic Selection into Pacific Oyster Breeding Program
Australian Seafood Industries (ASI) is transitioning from traditional family-based selection to a fully operational genomic selection framework. Working in collaboration with the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), the University of Tasmania, and supported by funding from the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC), this work represents an advanced implementation of genomics in a commercial molluscan…
Read MoreUnlocking the Genome: Advancing Aquaculture Through Low-Pass Whole Genome Sequencing
At the start of the year, Sabrina Sauri, Research Associate at CAT, presented at PAG33 – the International Plant and Animal Genome Conference – one of the world’s leading forums for genomic innovation. Her poster showcased another example of how CAT is contributing to the future of aquaculture breeding through a powerful combination of laboratory…
Read MoreGenome Editing: Driving Productivity at Commercial Scale
Genome editing is a practical, scalable tool that enables producers to unlock substantial gains in productivity, resilience, and sustainability – faster than ever before. Unlike conventional selective breeding, which builds incremental improvement over generations, genome editing introduces significant performance gains in a single generation. Genome editing strengthens established breeding programs, integrating seamlessly into commercial production…
Read MoreCAT Strengthens Focus on Client Partnerships with Ecuador and Global Support Roles
CAT (Center for Aquaculture Technologies) is expanding its client support services to further strengthen the company’s commitment to high-quality service and operational excellence. The Ecuadorian shrimp Industry has experienced tremendous growth over the last 5 years. With much of Ecuador’s success as a global shrimp leader been driven by continuous genetic improvement programs. CAT…
Read MoreGenetic Innovation for Blue Food Security: Production and Resilience in Aquaculture
A 10-minute presentation by Debbie Plouffe As the world searches for sustainable ways to feed a growing population, the future does not lie only on land, but also in our waters. In this 10-minute talk recorded for Sea the Future 2026, Debbie Plouffe explores how genetic innovation is transforming aquaculture into a smarter, more resilient,…
Read MoreRevolutionising Aquaculture Through Genetics: The role of genetics in Aquaculture
Aquaculture has been evolving fast. Producers continue to be under growing pressure to deliver more – more efficiency, more resilience, more sustainability and often with fewer resources and tighter financial constraints. So how does genetics help? Genetics isn’t just about growing better animals. It’s about building aquaculture systems that are robust, adaptable, long-term, and commercially…
Read MoreMeet CAT at Aquaculture America 2026
We’re excited to be back at Aquaculture America 2026! The CAT team will be sharing practical insights on genetics, breeding strategies, and our Next-Gen Breeding™ approach to building resilient aquaculture systems. Join us for our talks or stop by Booth 426 to learn how we help producers launch new breeding programs or strengthen existing ones,…
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