The cover story in our October issue focuses on seaweed, an industry with potential but also one with several challenges. We report on a research project on kelp led by the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre and this issue also features Seadyes, a startup which is developing new uses for seaweed extracts in the fashion sector.
Sandy Neil discusses the implications of the green light for Loch Long Salmon’s proposal for a semi-closed fish farm, while Annisa Dinulislam provides a comparison between aquaculture practices in Scotland and Indonesia.
The European Aquaculture Society’s annual conference took place in Valencia in September, with Andrew Watson providing coverage for Fish Farmer, while Nicki Holmyard reports on a busy season of shellfish festivals.
The latest Aqua Agenda webinar, presented with Tidal X, focused on Feed and Feed Strategies, highlighting the role of artificial intelligence.
This edition also features trout farming, and the impact of Labour’s win in the Norwegian general election.
Finally, Nick Joy comments on the debate regarding mortality rates in farming.