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Putting fish welfare first
Askvik Aqua is revolutionising fish stunning for enhanced welfare Global consumers increasingly prioritise the wellbeing of the fish they eat. This pivotal aspect remains at the forefront of Askvik Aqua’s mission as it provides innovative solutions for the aquaculture industry. “At Askvik Aqua, we offer a range of cutting-edge products for the aquaculture industry; from…
Read MoreInnovative and reliable
Detroit is increasingly recognised as a trusted name in the maritime sector Detroit Shipyards is one of the most important service providers for the newbuild and ship repair markets in South America. With two units located on both sides of the continent, the highly qualified team makes the group able to offer the best experience…
Read MoreAutomated identification of harmful algae blooms
Early warning of algae blooms can make all the difference – and now artificial intelligence is helping to provide that Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) occur when microscopic algal or phytoplankton populations, amplified by environmental factors such as weather conditions and temperature, grow to such levels that they become harmful to surrounding life. These blooms can…
Read MoreSatellite solution means fish farmers can manage feeding remotely
Fish farmers will be able to monitor remote farm sites by video link, even if there is no cellular connectivity or power on site, thanks to technology developed by satellite communications specialist Krucial. Using the new solution, fish farmers can get a continuous video stream from pens, whether or not there is any cellular connectivity…
Read MoreShowcasing our salmon farms
As the summer holidays get underway, Salmon Scotland Chief Executive Tavish Scott explains why we should encourage visits to farm sites, to see the reality of aquaculture rather than the version presented by its critics. Read his article, starting on page 24 of Fish Farmer’s July 2023 issue, which you can find here.
Read MoreSea lice and predation stress: science has a solution
Keep seals away from salmon to mitigate or eliminate sea lice, AGD and ISA Research has linked an increase in sea lice attachment to elevated levels of plasma cortisol, a hormone produced by fish in response to stress. Stressed fish are not only more susceptible to sea lice attachment – they actually attract lice. GenusWave,…
Read MoreMowi appoints two to Wester Ross board
Mowi executives Scott Nolan and Piotr Kapinos have been appointed as directors on the board of Wester Ross Fisheries. Nolan is Sales and Operations Director (UK, Ireland, Faroes & Iceland) with Mowi and Kapinos is Finance Director with Mowi Scotland. Mowi Scotland acquired Wester Ross in June last year, but the company still trades as…
Read MoreNordic Halibut achieving record prices
Nordic Halibut said it achieved an average sale price of NOK 155 (£11.50) per kilo during the second quarter of this year, representing a year-on-year increase of 7% and considerably higher than that for wild-caught halibut. In an operational update yesterday, the company reported that it is witnessing a growing willingness to pay and acceptance…
Read MoreGrieg to resume work on Newfoundland post smolt facility
Grieg Seafood has said it is resuming the first phase of construction of its post-smolt building in Marystown, Newfoundland. Completing the project is expected to cost CAN $14m (£8m). During this phase, the foundation and groundwork on the site will be finalised. The second phase will include the construction of the actual building. The work…
Read MoreNew workboat joins Bakkafrost Scotland fleet
Salmon producer Bakkafrost Scotland has taken delivery of a new 24-metre workboat from Macduff Shipyards. The vessel has been named Turas a ‘Bhradain, meaning “the salmon’s journey” in Gaelic. An internal competition was launched to name the new workboat, and the winner was six year old Chloe Macdonald, from the Isle of Lewis. Bakkafrost Scotland commissioned…
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