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Iceland boosts aquaculture budget
ICELAND has this week announced a large budget commitment to its fish farming and fishing industries, with improved management and control of aquaculture a main priority. Fisheries minister Kristján Þór Júlíusson unveiled a 900 million kroner (£6 million) booster for...
Prawn farmer ‘back on track’ after virus blow
BRITAIN’S first warm water king prawn farmer has recovered from a setback which saw the majority of its stocks wiped out. Great British Prawns, which in June announced its plan to rear Pacific whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannemei) from a land...
Stirling explores feed factor in sea lice fight
A NEW £300,000 study involving Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture (IoA) and a leading animal feed manufacturer will explore how feed ingredients can reduce infections in farmed fish. Led by Dr Armin Sturm, a senior lecturer at the Institute and a...
Algae early warning system ‘boost for farmers’
AN early warning system to detect harmful plankton and algae is being developed in Scotland to help tackle one of the biggest challenges to fish health. A consortium - including technology company Otaq, the University of Aberdeen, SAIC (Scottish Aquaculture...
Regional recognition for Scottish Salmon Co
THE Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has been recognised in four categories in the Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards, to be held in November. The company was shortlisted for its achievements in Business Growth, Sustainability, Export and Marketing. The...
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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...
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...
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...
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 2024. 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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