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The greatest (seafood) show on earth
A visit to Seafood Expo Global (SEG) is an overwhelming experience for the senses, with all manner of fish, shellfish, seaweed products and equipment on display, the sound of thousands of exhibitors and visitors discussing business, the aroma of cooking demonstrations and tasting sessions, and an all-pervading smell of the sea. Multiply this through five vast halls, and it’s easy to see why it takes three days to do the expo justice.
Read MoreStudy backs use of eDNA to assess biodiversity
Analysis of DNA traces in the environment (“eDNA”) is an effective way to assess the health of ecosystems in Scotland, a new study has found.
Read MoreNorway aquaculture pay talks break down
Talks between Norway’s salmon companies and unions representing industry workers have hit the buffers. Negotiations to secure a new aquaculture deal covering pay and conditions and general issues began on Wednesday but appear to have broken down after just two days.
Read MoreISA discovered at Bakkafrost Faroes site
Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) has been found at two Bakkafrost pens at a site in the Faroe Islands, the company confirmed today.
Read MoreWarning from feed giants over whiting stocks
A coalition of businesses – including the biggest names in aquafeed – has warned that unless politicians from coastal states can reach agreement on quotas, North Atlantic blue whiting stocks will no longer be considered sustainable.
Read MoreCounter argument
An article in the Guardian newspaper looked at why people reject so much of the bountiful catches from the sea in favour of the same few species. The article asks how reliance on just a handful of popular fish species can be changed.
Read MoreShrimp drives aquaculture growth in Queensland
Aquaculture production in Queensland, Australia saw an impressive 17% increase by value in 2022/23, driven largely by shrimp farming.
Read MoreISA confirmed at Norwegian farm
Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) has been confirmed in the far north of Norway, in what is a growing number of outbreaks in recent weeks.
Read MoreTime to hit the reset button
Salmon Scotland chief executive Tavish Scott argues that the government’s task is to create the conditions for change and growth, not interfere or hold back business.
Read MoreMåsøval battles winter demons to produce solid Q1
The large central Norwegian salmon farmer Måsøval has reported a strong first quarter performance, despite encountering some of the problems that have hit a number of producers.
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