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CAT’s CEO, John Buchanan, and genome editing field lead Matt Josephson recently joined Ramon Amaral, CEO of Brazilian Fish, in a conversation with The Fish Site to share more of the story behind our new strategic partnership. As previously announced, CAT is working with Brazilian Fish to integrate CAT’s genome editing technology into their breeding…

With over 100 scientific and technical sessions taking place during Aquaculture 2025 – the triennial international aquaculture conference, hosted by the World Aquaculture Society, the National Shellfisheries Association, the Fish Culture Section of the American Fisheries Society, and the National Aquaculture Association in New Orleans –  this book of abstracts compiles the contributions of researchers…

Melissa Allen, our Genomic Lead, recently co-authored a newly published study titled: Application of Genomic Tools to Study and Potentially Improve the Upper Thermal Tolerance of Farmed Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) With climate change driving rising ocean temperatures and more frequent marine heat waves, the aquaculture industry must find solutions to enhance the thermal resilience…

In a groundbreaking move for the aquaculture industry, Brazilian Fish, a leader in tilapia production in Brazil unveils its entry into a new era of genomic technology, setting a new standard for innovation and disruptive solutions that will transform the tilapia market, enhance productivity, and deliver benefits to consumers. Similar to selective breeding which yields…

As the fastest-growing food production sector globally, aquaculture now supplies over half of the fish consumed worldwide—a feat made possible, in part, by remarkable advancements in genotyping, genomics, and advanced breeding. These innovations are at the core of breeding programs that balance environmental stewardship with economic growth. Breeding strategies in aquaculture have evolved significantly, utilizing…

The company unveiled a new name, a new logo, and a newly appointed CEO dedicated to fostering a future where sustainable aquaculture defines market expectations.

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…

CAT announced the spinout of the Canadian subsidiary, The Center for Aquaculture Technologies Canada (CATC), into an independent company