Open minds
The US public could be ready to give aquaculture a cautious welcome, a new survey suggests. For a people renowned for enterprise and innovation, especially in food production, Americans have […] Continue Reading
Features
Aquaculture by the book
Molluscan Shellfish Aquaculture: A Practical Guide, edited by Sandra E Shumway, is a highly readable and comprehensive overview of the biology, culture techniques and harvesting methods used for a host […] Continue Reading
After Brexit, is Nexit next?
When Norwegians go to the polls to elect a new government next Monday, a group of business leaders will be waiting nervously for the result. They are the country’s fish […] Continue Reading
Lumpfish need love too
Lumpfish and Ballan wrasse have their own welfare issues, which should not be ignored. Fish species such as lumpfish and Ballan wrasse, are increasingly being used as cleaner fish to […] Continue Reading
I can’t believe it’s not salmon!
Does ‘seafood’ grown in a lab or created from plant-based materials represent real competition for fish producers? Sandy Neil investigates. When is “seafood” not actually seafood? Fish Farmer sets out […] Continue Reading
Stormy outlook
When it comes to the impact of climate change, the insurance industry is on the front line. In June this year HRH Prince Charles, who has long been a champion […] Continue Reading
Tackling tube worms
A new study aims to find an early warning for worm infestation, reports Nicki Holmyard. I am always amused when people looking to come into the mussel industry think it […] Continue Reading
The third wave
Norcod’s CEO believes that the secret to successful cod farming has finally been cracked. In the race to restart Norway’s cod farming industry, Norcod is in pole position. Following a […] Continue Reading
Reef relief
Norwegian salmon farmer Kvarøy Arctic is supporting a more diversified, equitable, and climate-change resilient food system through its contribution to two aquaculture projects in a not-for-profit initiative. The two projects […] Continue Reading
Solid solution
Øymerd’s floating islands should be tough enough to face the roughest seas. It is the latest in a growing line of futuristic offshore salmon projects that look more like space […] Continue Reading
Counter measures
‘Multichannel marketing’ and livestreaming could get consumers back to the fishmonger, a report suggests No nation is buying as much seafood on-line today as China – and that includes its […] Continue Reading
Heated argument
An intense debate is currently underway in Norway over the practice of using warm water to remove salmon lice. Pitching environmentalists on one side and the industry on the other, […] Continue Reading