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Realfish offers real benefits
RS Aqua partner Innovasea recently introduced Realfish Pro, an advanced software solution for marine farm management. This revolutionary online platform gives managers a live view and analysis of key water parameters pen by pen, sends alerts when levels change, monitors...
Varicon and Aquacare team up to serve US market
Varicon Aqua Solutions Ltd and Aquacare Environment Inc have announced a formal partnership. Aquacare Environment Inc is a US-based company supplying controlled environment technology to the aquaculture industry. It is highly experienced in the design and supply of complete fish...
Gigha Halibut set to cease production
The producers of an award-winning halibut farm on the west coast of Scotland have said that the current stock will not be replenished once it has been harvested. Gigha Halibut, which was founded 15 years ago, gathered a number of...
The new MS 2750 is the next generation of salmon filleting
Powerful filleting machine with automatic infeed and trimming of salmon and trout up to 10 kg taking filleting to the next level. The MS 2750 from Marel is an advanced filleting machine designed for high-level performance in processing pre- and...
Ice Fish Farm secures long term bank finance
Icelandic salmon farmer Ice Fish Farm has reached a long term agreement with four banks to secure a loan of €156.2m (£138m) to help take the business forward. The company is the main salmon farmer on Iceland’s east coast and...
Development body highlights Blue Economy opportunities
Industries in the “Blue Economy” offer transformational economic opportunities for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, according to a report published today. Aquaculture, along with marine environmental services and marine renewable energy, is highlighted as one of the key industries...
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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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