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Revolutionising Aquaculture Through Genetics: The role of genetics in Aquaculture

By admin | February 5, 2026 |

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…

Tools and techniques for advancing the genetics of emerging aquaculture species

By admin | June 12, 2024 |

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…

Dr. Alejandro Gutierrez Spearheads CAT’s Breeding Leadership

By CAT | August 23, 2023 |

Alejandro Gutierrez will lead the breeding and genetic services team at CAT, advancing the expansion of breeding services in the portfolio.

CAT Moves to Expand Their Breeding Team Expertise

By admin | March 14, 2023 |

Join us in welcoming Dr. Panagiotis (Panos) Kokkinias to the CAT Breeding Team!
Panos brings 20 years of multi-species, academic and private-sector experience, as well as a Ph. D. in Aquaculture Genetics from the Roslin Institute (University of Edinburg) to the team.

Overcoming the ‘sterility paradox’

By admin | September 27, 2022 |

By using gene editing advancements, researchers at the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), figured out how to keep farmed fish from wasting energy on reproduction while still producing offspring.