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BC fish farm workers take protest to Trudeau political rally

More than 200 fish farm workers took part in a protest at a Trudeau government political rally in British Columbia this week. They called on the government to deliver on its promise for a responsible and achievable transition plan for...
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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 benefits of using electric boats for daytrips and eco-minded excursions....
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Food Safety Authority strengthens aquaculture focus

The Norwegian Food Safety Authority’s new aquaculture division is now operational. The division was created as part of a major restructuring programme. Bård Skjelstad, director of the new division, took up his post on 30 August. He said the move...
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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 propulsion system. He was there to help us on our...
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Gulf state launches experimental aquaculture project

The Abu Dhabi Environment Agency (EAD) has launched the Middle East state’s first sea cage aquaculture project. The project will conduct scientific studies and research on culturing local fish species using floating aquaculture cage systems, with the aim of developing...
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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 was developed in-house by the company many years ago. Among...
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‘Tobias’, an Admiral 25 shaft-drive, powered by an Evoy Hurricane 400+ hp electric motor system

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...
Flugga boats electric boat

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 landing nets

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...
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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...
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World’s first climate-neutral boat hull 

Used cooking oil is being deployed to create a safe and eco-friendly workboat. AKVA group is launching the world’s first boat hull made from climate-neutral raw materials. The material for...
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BIO-UV Group protects against white spot syndrome

BIO-UV Group’s technologies are designed to enhance water quality in tanks by replicating natural ecosystems. The expansion of the shrimp aquaculture industry from Asia to global markets has led to...
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Jobs

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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,...
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Digital Feeding Consultant – AKVA Group

AKVA group is the world's largest supplier of solutions and services to global aquaculture. Driven by passion, commitment and a deep understanding of the complexity in our industry, we can...
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Assistant Sales Manager, Inverness – AKVA Group

AKVA group is a global leader in aquaculture technology and is one of the world’s most recognised brands in the industry. AKVA group are seeking a new Assistant Sales Manager...
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Features

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Scotland strengthens ties with Japan

Adam Wing reports from a key trade show in Tokyo, where the Scottish seafood industry was well represented. In August, a team from Seafood Scotland co-hosted a delegation of eight...
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Recruitment and diversity

This month our Careers feature focuses on the Aqua Agenda webinar, which addressed recruitment and diversity in aquaculture. THE PANELLISTS Liz Barron-Majerik Liz Barron-Majerik is Scotland...
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Salmon tax starts to bite

The so-called “ground rent tax” on Norway’s fish farmers is taking its toll, Vince McDonagh finds. The great thinker Albert Einstein once said he found tax was the hardest thing...
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Wind, waves and sun

As Sandy Neil reports, moves are afoot to find greener energy sources for fish farming operations. The fish farming industry relies heavily on diesel generators which, of course, cause CO2...
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Fish vs people?

Setting the right balance between a global industry and local communities is proving a challenge in the West African fisheries, as Fiona Nicolson reports. The volume of fishmeal and fish...
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A life in oysters

The path to achieving of the biggest native oyster restoration projects has not been easy, as Nicki Holmyard reports. David Hugh-Jones, of Rossmore Oysters, gave a fascinating talk at the...
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Opinion

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Where has the time gone?

By Nick Joy This month, I hope you will forgive a subject a little closer to home, as an important milestone has just passed for me. Twenty-five years will have...
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What price differentiation?

By Nick Joy The climate for fish sales and prices globally is generally set fair, with the odd bump. This is in stark contrast to the outlook for production globally,...
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Big fish, little fish

Consolidation in the salmon sector is based on hard economic realities, argues Dr Martin Jaffa. The salmon sector in Norway appears to be embarking on a journey that Scottish producers...
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Activism and its effects

By Nick Joy So here I am trying to concentrate whilst looking after my extremely active granddaughter. My thoughts are punctuated with “Granddad, granddad can you come and…” To a...
Wild salmon

One sided

A new podcast on the future of wild salmon features numerous guests, but only one narrow viewpoint, argues Dr Martin Jaffa. Aquaculture UK at Aviemore was a celebration of the...
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Protecting human rights

Chris Ninnes, CEO of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council, offers an overview of the challenges faced by the seafood sector and what can be done to improve the social performance of...
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Events

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AlgaEurope 2022 sees record attendance

This year’s edition of AlgaEurope, the annual conference presenting scientific findings and trends in the algae and seaweed sector, attracted 425 delegates - a record in the history of the...
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Zambia to host World Aquaculture Society conference

The 2nd Annual International Conference and Exposition of the African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (AFRAQ2023) will be held in Lusaka, Zambia from 13 to 16 November 2023, it...

Seagriculture goes East

The Conference Program for Seagriculture Asia-Pacific is ready! Seagriculture Asia-Pacific 2023 will take place online on 8 and 9 February 2023. The conference will feature more than 20 speakers in...
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North Atlantic Seafood Forum to be in-person again

After two years of disruption through Covid, the North Atlantic Seafood Forum is set to make a physical return next year. The organisers said it will be held in Bergen...
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Scottish Pavilion confirmed for Aqua Nor 2023

Producers and suppliers from Scotland will be represented next year with a dedicated pavilion at Aqua Nor, the largest trade show for aquaculture, for the first time since 2017. Aqua...
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AlgaEurope 2022

AlgaEurope, taking place in Rome this December, is a unique opportunity to learn and understand all about algae production and commercialisation and interact with over 350 key players from more...
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