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Now that the Scottish Government has rowed back on its plans to introduce HPMAs (highly protected marine areas), it could also be time for a rethink on other areas of marine policy - with the most obvious candidate being the...
Salmon Evolution produces upbeat Q2 results
The emerging land based fish farmer Salmon Evolution today announced a second quarter turnover of NOK 60.7m (£4.6m) and said its biomass production was back on track after suffering biological issues in the spring. The company also revealed that the...
Net benefits
Brimmond launch UK’s first turnkey aquaculture net cleaning tech amid Government drive to double sector’s value North-east Scotland based engineering specialist, Brimmond, has launched its latest technology, NetJet™ which sees it become the first company in the UK to offer...
Cod farmer in merger talks
Troubled cod farmer Statt Torsk has entered into an agreement of intent with the Nordland white fish aquaculture business Vesterålen Havbruk AS, regarding a possible “business combination”. In an announcement to the Oslo Stock Exchange late yesterday, Statt Torsk indicated...
A complete answer for disinfection
More than 30 years ago, aquaculture was identified as a possible solution to the decline in fisheries stocks Sustainability, fish welfare, biosecurity and food quality have been at the centre of this industry since then. This is when triogen® by...
Seagriculture USA 2023: Chances and changes in the seaweed industry
The second edition of Seagriculture USA will take place on 6-7 September in Portland, Maine on the US east coast. A packed programme aims to celebrate innovation and enterprise in the growing seaweed sector, highlight the latest developments, nurture collaborations,...
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Heritage Global Partners: online auction
Auction, liquidation and asset advisory firm Heritage Global Partners is holding an online auction featuring vessels & intangible property from an innovative and patented aquaculture net washing company, Brunswick Jetters....
AlphaGeo promotes Chasing’s versatile ROVs
Marine services business AlphaGeo UK will be at Aquaculture UK this May, promoting the versatile range of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from China’s Chasing Innovation Tech Company, including the Chasing...
Tenacibaculosis – an alternative approach
The Center for Aquaculture Technologies Canada has launched a tenacibaculosis model to assist farms in combating growing disease challenges In 2023, the Norwegian salmon industry experienced the loss of 62.7...
Revolutionising aquaculture safety
OTAQ introduces LPAS to combat harmful algae blooms: a game-changer in aquaculture monitoring Within the aquaculture industry there are increasingly frequent reports of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABS) being responsible for...
Jobs
Marine Engineering Technician, Bakkafrost
At Bakkafrost Scotland we see things from a FRESH perspective. And you can join us. The Marine Engineering Technician will work as directed by the Engineering Manager, across our Marine...
Features
An uphill task
The shellfish world is one full of contrasts, Nicki Holmyard finds As we gained plaudits, column inches and airtime in March for the wonderful benefits to the environment, biodiversity, ecosystem...
California dreaming
Kelp farming in America’s Golden State requires patience, as Julia Hollister reports Getting a licence to become a kelp farmer in California seems like a great idea. But before you...
Brokering a better Brexit deal
Salmon Scotland Chief Executive Tavish Scott says the coming general election is an opportunity to reset the UK’s relationship with the EU and smooth the vital flow of trade The...
Crystal clear
The Prairies, renowned as Canada’s breadbasket, is not the first place you would expect to find a fish farm – let alone one of the largest of its kind in...
Opinion
The speed of reaction
Opinion piece by Nick Joy I admit that my mind might not be quite on the job at the moment. Coming back from Sicily by car has been quite an...
Southern exposure
Scotland was well-represented at the Aquasur trade show in Chile, as Mairi Gougeon reports I have recently returned from an official visit to Chile, promoting Scotland’s aquaculture sector and exceptional...
Why we need exports
By Nick Joy Travelling to Europe is a wonderful thing for widening the mind but also reminding me how much we continue to depend on the good taste of our...
Building up an appetite
How to persuade UK consumers to eat more seafood was a key issue at the Norway-UK Seafood Summit, reports Dr Martin Jaffa At the end of February, Norway came to...
Events
Speakers confirmed for SAGB Conference
The British shellfish sector will be returning in force to London this month for the 54th Annual Conference of the Shellfish Association of Great Britain. This year’s conference is being...
Heritage Global Partners: online auction
Auction, liquidation and asset advisory firm Heritage Global Partners is holding an online auction featuring vessels & intangible property from an innovative and patented aquaculture net washing company, Brunswick Jetters....
First in-person Seagriculture Asia-Pacific conference set for next year
The first in-person event of Seagriculture Asia-Pacific will be premiering in Adelaide over 18-20 March 2025. This marks a pivotal moment for the Seagriculture Conferences, expanding their borders and venturing...
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