Reflecting on 2025: Milestones Achieved, Innovation Accelerated

    As 2025 comes to a close, we celebrate another year of reaching milestones and accelerating genetic advancements for our clients through CAT’s Next-Gen Breeding™ approach. When asked to share his highlights, CEO Dr. John Buchanan reflects on a noteworthy year for the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) and offers a glimpse of what’s…

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The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) Launches New Low-Density Genotyping Panel for Black Tiger Shrimp

CAT’s genotyping lab in San Diego, CA

Advancing Practical Genetic Innovation in P. monodon Breeding As global investment in Black Tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) breeding continues, the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) introduces a new, value-driven genotyping solution designed for improved efficiency in selective breeding programs. Amid growing industry demand for sustainable production – supported by the recent research study on Brazilian…

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Selecting for Success

In the rapidly evolving aquaculture industry, where seafood demand continues to rise, efficiency and sustainability are more critical than ever. Improved genetic improvement strategies and breeding program management have been a driving force behind global aquaculture growth. Thanks to selective breeding, aquaculture species can now grow faster, with greater disease resistance, require fewer resources, and,…

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Tools and techniques for advancing the genetics of emerging aquaculture species

Producers working with well-known species benefit from a choice of tools that keep animals thriving and production increasing. In contrast, growers of emerging species often struggle with limited resources and support when starting and expanding their operations. The Fish Site spoke to our breeding experts Carlos Pulgarin, Marcos De Donato, and Alejandro Gutierrez to discuss…

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Selective Breeding for a Better Catch

Selective breeding program fish

Selective breeding programs use advanced genetics technology to enhance this precision. The choice of strategy—mass, family, or genomic selection—depends on your specific needs.

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