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UK-India science deal will help aquaculture
Britain and India have signed a landmark scientific research agreement which includes work on tackling a number of aquaculture related issues. The memorandum of understanding, signed at the House of Commons today, is aimed at enabling quicker, deeper collaboration on...
Fresh salmon prices back up to near record levels
The notion that the rush of senior executives and sales staff to Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona would temporarily dampen salmon demand and prices has been roundly contradicted by the latest figures from Norway. Statistics Norway, which monitors salmon prices...
Grieg places large workboat order with AKVA
AKVA group has signed a contract with Grieg Seafood Newfoundland for the delivery of five Polarcirkel boats. Three of these are the 685 Work model, while two are the 1050 model. The vessels will be used as work and transport...
ASC and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership agree to work together
Marine conservation organisation the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council, setting out an agreement to work together to help promote sustainable seafood practices. The memorandum was signed in Barcelona at the Seafood...
Salmon company celebrates 50 year anniversary with factory opening
Norwegian salmon farmer Vikenco has just celebrated 50 years in business with the opening of a new factory, slaughterhouse and processing facility, part of which has been in operation for a while. Company chief Per Olav Mevold said the expansion...
Crustacean entries win top awards at Seafood Expo Global
Unima Distribution of France and Vičiūnai Group of Spain were the big winners in the Seafood Excellence Global Awards last night, but there was also a special award for Macduff Shellfish’s Wild-caught Whole Hebridean Langoustines. The winners were selected from...
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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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