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The September 2023 issue of Fish Farmer is out now
The September issue of Fish Farmer is out now, and you can read it here, or download to read later. Last month saw the return of Aqua Nor, the aquaculture industry’s biggest trade show, which after four years has regained...
Mowi and Frøy sign ‘super green’ boat deal
The aquaculture services support company Frøy has entered into a contract to supply Mowi with a new low-emission workboat. Frøy says the vessel, to be called the Frøy Supporter, is a further development of two earlier vessels in the same series (pictured),...
Krucial raises a further $3.7m for growth
Comms company Krucial, which uses satellite technology to bring connectivity to remote locations, has secured further funding of more than US $3.7m (£2.96m) to help the business grow. Krucial uses Internet of Things and space-based technology to provide secure digital...
Salmon tax parties suffer heavy defeats in Norway’s local elections
Norway’s Labour and Centre parties, the coalition government architects of the controversial salmon tax, both suffered heavy defeats in the country’s regional elections yesterday. With results from 357 councils declared, Labour’s share of the vote plunged to 21.9% while the...
Ice Fish Farm CEO signals he wants to step back
Guðmundur Gíslason, the CEO of Ice Fish Farm, has given notice to the board of directors, that he wants to resign his position to further focus on developing the company's future sales strategy. Gíslason has headed the Icelandic company from...
Kingfish Company reports solid half year progress
The Kingfish Company, the pioneering land based yellowtail producer, achieved strong growth and continuing financial improvement during the first six months of this year. Its half year results show a 31% increase in revenue along with higher production. CEO Vincent...
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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...
Ready to go
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...
FIAP’s Alu series is light but strong
FIAP GmbH from Bavaria, Germany, has for many years offered a range of light but sturdy aluminium landing nets for fish farmers to facilitate their work. The FIAP profinet Alu...
Alumichem enables salmon producer to meet strict effluent standards
A Norwegian salmon producer faced stricter effluent discharge limits and increasing sludge amounts. Alumichem collaborated with the fish farmer and RAS supplier to customise a solution that dewaters sludge and...
Jobs
Fish Health and Welfare Manager, Mainland Marine
At Scottish Sea Farms we are committed to supporting local economies in some of the most remote parts of the Scottish Highlands and Islands by providing employment and career development...
Ocean Ecology – Principal and Senior Health Consultants – Oban, Scotland
WHY OCEAN ECOLOGY? We are a leading marine environmental consultancy specialising in providing survey, technical and advisory services to organisations delivering and governing the global blue economy. Together with Åkerblå,...
Features
A brand new model
Mowi Scotland has been pioneering a new approach to sea lice modelling that suggests regulators may be over-cautious. Mowi Scotland has pioneered new sea lice modelling as part of its...
A model for growth
Anton Immink and Tim Messeder explain Rural Aquaculture Development’s award-winning approach to empowering Ugandan fish farmers. Rural Aquaculture Development (RAD) is a novel, value-chain based approach to developing aquaculture production...
Finding a hook to tell a scientific story
An offshore mussel farm is restoring not just mussels but a whole eco-system – and the discovery of an old map illustrates its success, as Nicki Holmyard reports. We have...
Driving change
The move to net zero requires a rethink for the way marine vessels are powered but, as Sandy Neil reports, there are a number of alternatives to consider. On 14...
Opinion
Sense and sentinels
I have always been sure that it was unnecessary for Scottish Ministers to appoint a regulator to manage sea lice, writes Dr Martin Jaffa. As the weeks go by, I...
A positive spin
By Nick Joy My grandkids came to stay last week and I am currently sitting in a soft play centre in Forfar, having my hearing aids blown up by the...
Fact-free campaigns
The reputation of salmon farming has suffered as a result of criticism that does not have much to back it up, says Martin Jaffa. The reputation of farmed salmon in...
Events
Return visit booked for Team Scotland at Aqua Nor
Scotland’s presence at the world’s biggest aquaculture trade show was confirmed yesterday, when it was announced that Highlands and Islands Enterprise has secured funding for a Scottish Pavilion at Aqua...
New name and brand for ECMA awards
Seawork, the European commercial marine & workboats exhibition, has announced a new brand for its prestigious European Commercial Marine Awards (ECMAs). From next year's event, taking place at Seawork 2025...
Partnership is key for Aquaculture Africa
Collaboration and partnerships are set to take centre stage at the upcoming Aquaculture Africa 2024 Conference in Tunisia, 19-22 November 202. Aquaculture Africa 2024 Conference (AFRAQ24) takes place this November...
Seagriculture USA 2024 explores new frontiers
The Seagriculture USA 2024 conference, the premier event for the seaweed industry, was successfully held in Ketchikan, Alaska from 11-12 September 2024. Under the theme "Exploring New Frontiers," Seagriculture USA...
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