Archive for February 2021
Shutdown ‘puts more than 1,500 jobs at risk’
The Canadian federal government’s decision to close salmon farms in the Discovery Islands region of British Columbia will put 1,535 jobs at risk and the state’s economy will take a hit of CAN $139.1m. Those are among the findings of a report from economics consultancy RIAS, commissioned by the BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA). In…
Read MoreTaking care of your fish
FLS Caligus is a high-performance delouser, focussed on fish welfare We care about fish welfare because it is both good for the fish and economically important for the farmers. FLS has specialised in delousing for more than 10 years and has gained considerable experience in this matter. Salmon is a fragile bundle of muscle, and…
Read MoreNTS doubles revenue but reports fish farming losses
NTS ASA, the integrated aquaculture and aquaculture industry services group more than doubled its operating revenues during the final quarter of 2020, the company disclosed today. Its fish farming activities turned in a deficit, however, again a victim of lower prices resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. NTS main business areas include aquaculture, shipping and service…
Read MoreBakkafrost reports Q4 loss for the group’s Scottish arm
Salmon farmer Bakkafrost has reported that its Scottish operations have been challenging, producing a loss in the final three months of 2020 for the Scottish Salmon Company (SSC), which it acquired in 2019. Bakkafrost also announced the appointment of Ian Laister, currently CFO at the SSC, as Managing Director for the subsidiary. The group, which…
Read MoreGreen light for Mowi in Vega Islands
After years of wrangling, Mowi looks to have finally received clearance to carry out fish farming on a UNESCO World Heritage site in a remote region in northern Norway. Despite earlier objections from various environmental groups, including UNESCO, the Ministry of Trade and Industry has granted provisional permission for work to go ahead in Rødskjæran…
Read MorePermeable protection
Lice skirts with built-in antifouling help to keep fish safe and well Sea lice management is one of the most complex issues to deal with at a salmon farm. Until now, there has been no silver bullet available to treat or prevent sea lice infestation sustainably. A wide spectrum of products has been used to…
Read MoreSeafood Disruption Support Scheme extended to cover more businesses
More businesses will now be eligible for help under the UK government’s support scheme for seafood businesses affected by Brexit and Covid-19. The scheme’s criteria have been extended to include shellfish aquaculture and also fishing businesses affected indirectly by lower price and a fall in demand. The Seafood Disruption Support Scheme was announced in January…
Read MoreSeawork – Europe’s leading commercial marine and workboat exhibition
Seawork provides businesses the opportunity to showcase their products and services to an international audience. The exhibition attracts over 7.700 visitors each year, drawing crowds from around the globe. The three-day exhibition and conference hosts high quality exhibitors, speakers and conference format that focuses on innovation, trends and industry insight, offering an ideal platform for…
Read MoreCircle of life
Remote communities are learning to adopt an aquaculture method that is good for them and for the environment Give a person a fish, the proverb goes, and they can feed their family for a day. Teach them to fish, and you have fed them for life. US-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) World Neighbors takes the proverb…
Read MoreNational kelp service
The majority of people strolling along a beach probably look on the slimy vegetation washed up by the tide with little more than mild curiosity. For centuries, however, it has been part of the traditional diet for people on the coasts of Scotland and Ireland, as well as in Japan and Korea. Now, fish farming…
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