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Fish farmer Bremnes Seashore has become a shareholder in Salmon Group, a consortium of 41 fish farmers in Norway that aims to champion local ownership and interaction with local communities. […] Continue Reading
Grieg Seafood has been hit by another confirmed outbreak of infectious salmon anaemia (ISA). A suspected case of the disease was detected at a sea-based farm at Kleppenes in the […] Continue Reading
Are your predator deterrents MMPA compliant? by Nathan Pyne-Carter CEO of Ace Aquatec There are many unanswered questions about what it means to be compliant with the Marine Mammal Protection […] Continue Reading
The organisers of Aquanor, one of the aquaculture sector’s biggest trade fairs, have announced plans to hold the event next August despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Aquanor 2021 will be a […] Continue Reading
Mowi has appointed Fernando Villarroel as chief operating officer, farming Americas and also announced an organisational shake-up for its Faroese operation. Mowi Faroes will now come under the group’s COO […] Continue Reading
Norsk Sjømat is postponing plans to list on the Oslo Stock Exchange, blaming increasing turbulence in the financial market. The company said the uncertainty was particularly acute in the seafood […] Continue Reading
A Bluefin tuna, thought to weigh up to 47 stone (300 kg) has been has been set free after it became trapped in a fish farm in the Outer Hebrides […] Continue Reading
Staff from Fischtechnik International Germany are striving to build the best graders for live fish. For almost 40 years the company has been known for its unique belt system which […] Continue Reading
Rope mussel and oyster farmers in Ireland will get extra support to help cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Charlie […] Continue Reading
Researchers at Norwegian institute Nofima are investigating whether gene editing could provide an answer to the problem of sea lice. The Nofima team, along with partners from the UK, US, […] Continue Reading
Two bills have been introduced in the Danish Parliament that seek to restrict the growth of the country’s offshore aquaculture sector. Environment minister Lea Wermelin said the measures are required […] Continue Reading
Samherji, one of Europe’s leading seafood businesses, has increased its stake in shipping and logistics company Eimskip, with a view to making an eventual takeover bid. The news has emerged […] Continue Reading
As the main feed supplier for marine fish hatcheries in Europe, PTAqua have taken the next step towards optimization of marine larval diets in 2020. With new aquaculture species emerging […] Continue Reading
Icelandic seafood giant Samherji has ‘formalised’ its partnership with US importer and distributor Aquanor, acquiring a 50% stake in the business. Boston-based Aquanor Marketing, Inc has been one of Samherji […] Continue Reading
Scotland should receive at least £62 million annually to replace the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) from next year, according to Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and […] Continue Reading
Researchers at Norwegian institute Nofima are investigating whether gene editing could provide an answer to the problem of sea lice. The Nofima team, along with partners from the UK, US, […] Continue Reading
Two bills have been introduced in the Danish Parliament that seek to restrict the growth of the country’s offshore aquaculture sector. Environment minister Lea Wermelin said the measures are required […] Continue Reading
Samherji, one of Europe’s leading seafood businesses, has increased its stake in shipping and logistics company Eimskip, with a view to making an eventual takeover bid. The news has emerged […] Continue Reading
As the main feed supplier for marine fish hatcheries in Europe, PTAqua have taken the next step towards optimization of marine larval diets in 2020. With new aquaculture species emerging […] Continue Reading
Icelandic seafood giant Samherji has ‘formalised’ its partnership with US importer and distributor Aquanor, acquiring a 50% stake in the business. Boston-based Aquanor Marketing, Inc has been one of Samherji […] Continue Reading
Scotland should receive at least £62 million annually to replace the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) from next year, according to Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and […] Continue Reading
Marine technology company OTAQ Offshore has announced an exclusive supply agreement with subsea operator Unique Group, to provide a number of seabed landers. Aberdeen OTAQ Offshore, a subsidiary of OTAQ […] Continue Reading
AKVA group`s versatile mooring system is easy to install and has a high breaking load. Alfaring uses patented technology specifically designed to meet the exacting demands of the Aquaculture industry. […] Continue Reading
Salmon farming giant Mowi is set to report lower third quarter harvests and profits from its Scottish operations. In a trading update, the company said its Farming Scotland division had […] Continue Reading