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BC fish farm workers take protest to Trudeau political rally
More than 200 fish farm workers took part in a protest at a Trudeau government political rally in British Columbia this week. They called on the government to deliver on...
Powering the future of aquaculture: why electric boats are leading the way
Evoy’s electric motor systems are the strategic choice for sustainable and cost-effective aquaculture The commercial marine sector is evolving. It’s not just the cruise ship industries which recognise the economic...
Food Safety Authority strengthens aquaculture focus
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority’s new aquaculture division is now operational. The division was created as part of a major restructuring programme. Bård Skjelstad, director of the new division, took...
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The electric Fluggaboat is available now Unst Inshore Services Ltd were exhibiting the 100% electric Fluggaboat at Aquaculture UK 2024. We also had a representative from Evoy, who make the...
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Analyst sees salmon market slipping further
Salmon production is forecast to grow by 3.5-4.0% in 2025, resulting in a slight decline in spot prices for the full year, according to the latest research from market research...
Scotland strengthens ties with Japan
Adam Wing reports from a key trade show in Tokyo, where the Scottish seafood industry was well represented. In August, a team from Seafood Scotland co-hosted a delegation of eight...
Animal rights group granted judicial review against Grimsby salmon farm plan
Plans to build an £80m-plus land-based salmon farm in Grimsby face an extra hurdle following a High Court decision to grant a judicial review of the local authority’s planning decision...
Salmon prices down again, but exports at record levels
Norwegian fresh salmon prices slipped further last week despite predictions they are set to recover over the next few months. The decrease was small, however, with prices down from NOK...
Fishupdate briefing Friday February 23rd
ENERGY WORLD FIRST FOR NEW WELLBOAT THE Norwegian company Nordlaks is building the world\'s first wellboat powered by Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) propulsion and a battery pack. It says...
NZ seafood 'facing best future yet’
THE New Zealand seafood industry - both farmed and wild caught - is facing its brightest prospects for many years, a government report has said. The report, released by the Ministry for Primary Industries,...
Fishing concern over new Co2 tax
NORWAY\'s fishing fleet is facing the prospect of higher taxes on carbon dioxide (Co2) emissions which the owners say will place an unfair burden on the industry. Environment minister Ola...
Grieg loses 21,700 fish from Skye site
GRIEG Seafood lost about 21,700 salmon in an escape from its Loch Snizort site, near Skye, the company said. The fish, weighing an average 2kg, escaped through a hole in...
