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Biological problems hit Grieg’s Q1 profits
Grieg Seafood has reported a first quarter drop in operating profits, mainly due to biological issues in Norway. The company produced an EBIT of NOK 385 million (£28.7m) against NOK 453m (£34m) a year ago. The harvest was down by...
An opportunity and a warning
Salmon Scotland Chief Executive Tavish Scott argues that the sector's contribution to the Scottish economy could be at risk unless the government is prepared to think again about its plans for Highly Protected Marine Areas. Read his article, starting on...
‘$55bn needed’ to close seafood gap by 2050
Aquaculture needs massive capital investment and a willingness to embrace a new way of thinking, if the world is to avoid a massive shortfall in seafood production by 2050. That’s the warning from financial think tank Planet Tracker, which forecasts...
ASC ramps up Chain of Custody rules
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s new Chain of Custody (CoC) Module becomes effective and mandatory as from 30 May. The new rules, applying to all ASC-certified producers, include additional requirements to the existing Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) CoC certification. The ASC said the...
Salmon tax could cost Mowi £50m this year, warns CEO
MOWI has said the Norwegian government’s new salmon tax will cost the business around £50m this year if there is no change to the proposal. The world’s largest producer of Atlantic salmon yesterday announced record first quarter profits of €322m...
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Our main strength is the quality of our people
A leading Irish food transport specialist is celebrating the five-year anniversary of its Scottish operation. Award-winning food-logistics and transport company, O’Toole Transport, is a family business, established in Galway, Ireland...
Fouling solution
Lindgren-Pitman’s innovative net cleaner Stingray E230 Series ROV removes all fouling, minimises fish stress and reduces CO2 emissions by eliminating 90% of conventional fuel consumption. Through more than a decade...
Boats built for work
A Donegal-based business is now Ireland’s leading boatbuilder for aquaculture vessels. Seabound Engineering Ltd, located on the harbour in Greencastle, Co. Donegal is a vastly growing boatbuilding company, with a...
Algal oil for a better fish
RaySon algal oil, an alternative source of omega-3 specially for salmon feed, improves the quality of the final product for consumers and boosts the immune system. Xiamen Huison Biotech Co...
Vónin unveils ROYAL anti-predator netting with antifouling properties
Vónin, a leader in innovative aquaculture solutions, has introduced its latest breakthrough: ROYAL anti-predator netting. Designed to offer top-tier predator protection, ROYAL features high-performance fibres with exceptional strength and cut...
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OCEAN ECOLOGY – AQUACULTURE VETERINARIAN – OBAN, SCOTLAND
www.ocean-ecology.com WHY OCEAN ECOLOGY? We are a leading marine environmental consultancy originally specialising in providing survey, technical and advisory services to organisations delivering and governing the global blue economy. Together...
Features
Flying fish
A rare Chinook salmon species in California has been given a chance to survive drought conditions thanks to a helicopter airlift, as Julia Hollister reports. An innovative programme to save...
Otter Ferry’s latest chapter
The expertise at a long-established fish farm is now being put to use in a collaboration aimed at benefiting the whole industry. Otter Ferry Seafish, based on the shores of...
Upbeat outlook
Trout producers in the UK and around the world are confident that they have a great story to tell. Oliver Robinson, Chief Executive at the British Trout Association (BTA), is...
Cornwall seaweed farms back on track
Despite enlisting celebrity firepower, campaigners have not (yet) managed to stop plans for the UK’s biggest seaweed farm, as Sandy Neil reports. Plans for two giant “no waste” seaweed farms...
Opinion
There’s nothing new in the world
By Nick Joy Luckily, age has not dimmed my memory yet, so I can remember the first discussions about serious commercial RAS (recirculating aquaculture systems) farming of salmon. I thought...
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
Leading climate change scientist to open Australian Seagriculture
Professor Tim Flannery, one of Australia’s leading writers on climate change, has been announced as the opening keynote speaker for the Australian Seagriculture Conference in March next year. The conference...
Aquaculture UK set for new venue in 2026
The next edition of leading trade show Aquaculture UK is moving to Glasgow, it has been announced. The organisers, Diversified Communications, said the show, which has been held in the...
Aquafuture Spain moves to Vigo for 2025 – and is set to be bigger than ever
The 3rd Edition of the international aquaculture industry show, Aquafuture Spain, will take place over May 20 to 22, 2025, at the IFEVI exhibition centre in Vigo, in the north...
Anchovy quota announced in Lisbon
Some uncertainty in the aquafeed industry has been relieved with the announcement that Peru’s next fishing season will start on 1 November, with a quota of just over 2.5 million...
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