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The last word on Omega
Omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in fish and human health Everybody knows that omega-3 fatty acids, or n-3 fatty acids, are good for you and that you should have a regular intake of them. The best-known n-3 fatty...
JFC Marine simplifies farm marking with hassle-free marker posts
JFC Marine specialises in manufacturing a comprehensive range of navigation aids for the safe marking of aquaculture farms Their range includes navigation buoys, lanterns, and marker post sleeves. The marker sleeves offer a high visibility, cost-effective solution for marking aquaculture...
France Naissain reasserts importance of sustainability
France Naissain, a leading company in premium oyster seed production, has underlined its commitment to the environment as a priority The company says: “We are committed to preserving and protecting our marine ecosystem by adopting sustainable practices at every stage...
Benchmark’s commercial restructures enhance the total salmon portfolio
As from 1 February this year, Benchmark has implemented commercial restructures to its Genetics and Health business areas Unifying the sales team for salmon products, the company has further solidified its commitment to delivering excellence and strengthen customer relationships. Kate...
Designed for the sea
Why put a crane on a boat that was meant for a truck? HS.MARINE, the specialist manufacturer of Marine Cranes, based in north Italy, continues to receive acclaim from the most demanding customers and crane users. Stefano Forni, founder and...
How to Meet the New EU Wastewater Regulations
Owatec AS’s modular technology helps deal with waste issues in challenging locations Owatec AS is an environmental cleantech company specializing in wastewater and sludge management in the fish production industry in Norway. Our cleantech built-in sea containers allow us to...
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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...
BIO-UV and Pinnacle in partnership for ozone treatments
BIO-UV Group has entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with US-headquartered Pinnacle Ozone Solutions to leverage the company’s QUADBLOCK Ozone water treatment products in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. ...
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
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...
Taking back control
Physical checks on plant and animal products imported from the EU into the UK will start from 30 April. Will the UK’s seafood exporters feel that they have a level...
Stark numbers
The latest report from the Norwegian Veterinary Institute indicates that the industry is still failing to get a grip on salmon and trout mortalities. Vince McDonagh reports The figures are...
Can you fillet?
Norway’s ban on the export of ‘inferior’ quality salmon is being challenged by the countries who want to process it, reports Vince McDonagh Is Norway heading for a potentially damaging...
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
Nothing beats getting together in person
Aquaculture industry companies and suppliers are looking forward to the sector’s biggest trade show in the UK As the UK’s leading trade show for the fish farming industry, Aquaculture UK...
Packed programme for Aquaculture UK’s new Innovation Theatre
Aquaculture UK has unveiled the programme for its first ever Innovation Theatre, with presentations running in parallel with existing Keynote Theatre. The trade show and conference will be held over...
Data will drive the fish farm of the future
As technological advancements continue and costs become more accessible, how are traditional and modern fisheries adopting data-driven approaches and intelligent systems into their production processes? This will be one of...
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