Events
Seaweed sector looks to unlock its potential
Key players in Scotland’s rapidly growing seaweed industry will be gathering in the picturesque west coast town of Oban next month for the Annual Conference of the Scottish Seaweed Industry Association (SSIA). The theme of the conference, which takes place from November 14-16, is “How to Scale Responsibly: Unlocking the Potential Through Best Practice.” It…
Read MoreConference focuses on ‘nature-positive’ aquaculture
The Fishmongers’ Company is hosting a free one-day conference in London on Thursday 30 November, to turn the spotlight on nature-positive shellfish and seaweed farming. The aim is to showcase the many benefits of this form of aquaculture and to highlight the exciting potential for investment in a growing industry. The Company said the event…
Read MoreSeagriculture USA: the Maine event
The second edition of Seagriculture USA 2023, a leading event for the seaweed sector, gathered 293 participants from 185 companies and 18 countries for two days of insightful discussions, knowledge exchange, and networking, from September 6-7. Hosted in the picturesque city of Portland, Maine, the event brought together a broad spectrum of participants, including seaweed…
Read MoreASC awards open for entries
The Marine Stewardship Council’s annual awards event this year will once again recognise excellence in aquaculture. For the third consecutive year, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is sponsoring a range of dedicated awards at the MSC event, which is set to take place at the historic Fishmongers’ Hall in London on Thursday, 26 October 2023.…
Read MoreSeagriculture USA 2023: Chances and changes in the seaweed industry
The second edition of Seagriculture USA will take place on 6-7 September in Portland, Maine on the US east coast. A packed programme aims to celebrate innovation and enterprise in the growing seaweed sector, highlight the latest developments, nurture collaborations, and foster a sense of community within the industry. As last year, the event is…
Read MoreZambian government signs AFRAQ23 hosting agreement
Preparations for the upcoming AFRAQ2023 – the 22nd Annual International Conference and Exposition of the African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) – were given a boost last week following signature of the hosting agreement by Zambia’s Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. The conference will take place on 13-16 November 2023 in Lusaka, Zambia.…
Read MoreExciting networking opportunities at Seagriculture USA 2023
Seagriculture USA 2023 will take place in Portland (ME), USA from September 6-7, 2023. The Seagriculture USA conference was successfully launched last year. More than 270 delegates from 12 countries took part in the first edition. Dive into the world of seaweed and join us for a two-day exploration featuring six plenary sessions, a panel…
Read MorePacked programme for Scottish Pavilion at Aqua Nor
The Scottish Pavilion at the Aqua Nor 2023 trade show in Trondheim this August is offering a packed programme of events and presentations. Team Scotland’s presence at Aqua Nor is being co-ordinated by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government. Tuesday 22 August, the first day of the show, begins…
Read MoreSea Lice Conference 2024 dates, location confirmed
Dates and a venue have been confirmed for the International Sea Lice Conference 2024. The Conference will take place in Glasgow on 10-12 September next year at the University of Strathclyde’s Technology and Innovation Centre, the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has announced. In October last year the news broke that Scotland’s bid to host…
Read MoreFinalists announced for Aqua Nor Innovation awards
A sensor system to monitor fish health in pens, a non-destructive testing system for salmon and trout eggs and a robot designed to clean fish tanks are the shortlisted finalists for the Aquaculture Innovation Awards. The winner will be announced at the Aqua Nor trade show in Trondheim, Norway, on Thursday 24 August. Marin X…
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