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New appointment to help aquaculture tackle environmental issues
The employers’ group Seafood Norway has appointed a new manager, Mats Snåre, with a mission to assess and help reduce the environmental impact of aquaculture and seafood in general.
Read More80-plus Bakkafrost processing jobs at risk in Western Isles
At least 80 jobs in the Western Isles are at risk, following the decision by Bakkafrost Scotland to mothball its harvest and processing facilities in Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis.
Read MoreNew laboratory assays to measure functional immunity in fish
Moredun Scientific are now able to offer a range of laboratory assays to measure functional immunity in fish.
Read MoreSpinTouch FX can analyse fresh, salt and brackish water
Utilising proven photometric technology that has proven to be game-changing in global water testing applications, the SpinTouch FX tests eight parameters – including ammonia, nitrate and nitrite – with one water sample, simultaneously, within two minutes.
Read MoreDeep thinking
Norway’s Subfarm plans to take salmon farming to new depths – and exciting new locations – as Robert Outram reports.
Read MoreRamírez to head Benchmark Genetics Chile
Benchmark Genetics Chile has appointed Juan Pablo Ramírez Torrealba as General Manager, succeeding Berta Contreras Mutis. Mutis will be pursuing new professional opportunities, the company said.
Read MoreState of Alaska supports Seagriculture USA 2024
Seagriculture USA 2024, the leading event for seaweed producers in North America, has secured sponsorship from the State of Alaska, where the conference will be held this September.
Read MoreNorwegian salmon prices down again as competition intensifies
Fresh salmon prices in Norway were down again last week, hitting their lowest point of the year so far. But demand for the pink fish remains strong, with sales volumes also at a record for the year.
Read MoreMixed Q2 results from Atlantic Sapphire
Florida land-based salmon company Atlantic Sapphire harvested a total volume of approximately 1,245 tonnes (HOG) in the three months ending 30 June. The total was just 95 tonnes up on the previous quarter’s harvest.
Read MoreContractors working to refloat sunken farm vessel
Work is underway to recover a Scottish Sea Farms landing craft that sank last Thursday.
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