Dye hard

No, farmed salmon is not pink because it’s dyed that way with chemicals after slaughter, as Dr Martin Jaffa explains in his latest column for Fish Farmer, but it’s a favourite line that anti fish farming activists like to repeat. In fact, as Dr Jaffa notes, dyeing fish is a common practice when it comes…

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Just Plug and Play!

Owatec offers efficient wastewater and sludge management for aquaculture The new EU Taxonomy will regulate the import of goods and services within the EU area. For Norwegian seafood industries this will mean barriers to trade from the beginning of 2024. Owatec Group’s innovative, environmentally conscious, and cost-efficient solution for this challenge will help the businesses…

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blutanQ stars in Norway

Balmoral Tanks’ blutanQ® RAS tank technology was heavily featured on the company’s stand at the recent Aqua Nor exhibition in Trondheim, Norway. Jonathan Smith, Sales Director, said: “The show presented an excellent opportunity for us to demonstrate the many advantages of blutanQ. It seems as though the industry is delighted with the product as well…

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epco has plenty in the pipeline

epco Pipe Systems is a specialist in supplying comprehensive pressure pipe systems for industrial and commercial applications from the company’s UK stockholding in Leeds. epco’s range of U-PVC and PE offers an ideal, cost-effective alternative for legacy materials such as steel. epco now offers a full range of PE products in SDR11 and SDR17. The…

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Balancing chemistry and technology

Alumichem is proud to collaborate closely with the aquaculture industry, where wastewater treatment plays a pivotal role in ensuring both sustainability and success. The company’s experience in water treatment has illuminated the significance of harmonising chemistry and technology in this process. Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) offer exceptional potential for high-quality seafood production with minimal environmental…

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Wastewater can be reclaimed with BIO-UV

From hatcheries to fish tanks in RAS, water quality is essential for good fish development In seafood industrial processes too, the water used in CIP (clean in place) must be free of bacteria and viruses. For economic and ecological reasons, wastewater can be recycled after being disinfected using chemical-free systems to minimise the proliferation of…

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The Power of Metagenomics

State-of-the art DNA surveillance can surpass current diagnostics approaches Aquaculture is under pressure. Last year’s Salmon Production Survey revealed that even though output marginally increased in 2021, the general trend of decreasing Year 2 survival continues. This alarming drop in fish health also results in economic loss. Mortalities arise when animals succumb to stress induced…

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All-electric first for Flugga

The new Fluggaboat offers a viable electric alternative Unst Inshore Services Ltd has built the first 100% electric workboat in the UK. The 7.5m Fluggaboat uses an Evoy 120hp continuous rated, electric outboard powered by a 63 kwh Lithium-Ion battery housed in the console. Charging uses an onboard charger, so the vessel can be fully…

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Make Koroskin your catch of the day

A unique film can help your seafood products to always be at their best Seafood shoppers make their purchasing decision based on the quality, freshness and appearance of the products. Korozo’s KOROSKIN, with its unrivalled product presentation at the point of sale, helps consumers make the right choice. Koroskin tightly fits your products like a…

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Water monitoring at its most effective

ANB Sensors presents innovative accessories to enhance the company’s calibration-free water quality sensors The intelligent battery housings accommodate lithium-ion batteries and are rated up to 900m depth. With a built-in power management system and battery voltage monitor, they ensure prolonged lifetimes, whilst the onboard datalogger simplifies data retrieval. The flow adapter streamlines sensor integration into…

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