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Princess Royal to open Seawork trade show
HRH The Princess Royal will officially open the Seawork trade show and conference on Tuesday 11 June 2024, marking the 25th edition of Europe’s leading commercial marine exhibition. The Princess...
US seafood industry calls for aquaculture funding
US lobby group Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) is officially requesting that funding for offshore aquaculture be approved by Congress. SATS has submitted a letter to the Chair of the...
Mowi raises millions in green bonds issue
Salmon giant Mowi has successfully raised around £255m (€298m/NOK 3.5bn) in green bonds. Mowi said green bond finance will be used for sustainable and environmentally friendly projects as defined by...
Spike in demand
Sea cucumbers may not look too appetising to the Western consumer, but their potential in the export market is huge, Robert Outram finds In a series of man-made lagoons in...
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EU seafood groups join forces at Barcelona
Five major trade organisations representing European aquaculture, fishing and seafood processing have come together in a new strategic alliance. Their aim is to get Europeans to eat – and produce...
Flesh eating cod bug found off Norway
A new parasite which turns fish flesh into a slimy jelly has been found in cod off the Norwegian coast. So far it does not appear to have affected the...
Loch Duart says new feed has improved fish health and cut carbon emissions
Independent salmon farmer Loch Duart says its switch a year ago to BioMar’s Blue Impact feed has reduced its carbon footprint, improved health for the stock and reduced natural impurities...
Maximising Mussel Farming Success with JFC Marines’ Floats
JFC Marine offers a range of single and double-line mussel floats designed to revolutionise mussel farming Manufactured in Ireland, their floats provide distinct advantages for farmers seeking to optimise their...
Green is the new gold, say scientists
Researchers are studying the potential for lab-grown algae as a viable alternative protein source for aquafeed and other uses. Experts in animal nutrition from Biosimetrics and Abrimar, both based in...
Norwegians eating less fish, survey finds
Norway may produce some of the finest fish in the world, but its six million inhabitants are turning away from it, says the country’s Seafood Council. Consumption of salmon and...
Water fears over Iceland RAS farm plan
Iceland’s national planning agency has expressed concerns over a plan by fishing and seafood giant Samherji to build a large land farm in the south west of the country. It...