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OTAQ looks to raise up to £2m in loan capital
Marine technology business OTAQ is planning to raise between £1.5m and £2m through an issue of convertible loan notes. The announcement comes alongside the company’s latest trading update, which reports an “encouraging” first quarter for 2024, with revenues up 19%...
Warmer Waters
Our roundup this month covers thermal stress, a mystery parasite and why your sunscreen might be bad for marine life Climate change is making our seas warmer. This much is known, but what specific impact does temperature have on fish...
Lerøy escape numbers far less than feared
The number of fish that escaped from a Lerøy Midt salmon farm in Norway is estimated to be considerably less than first thought. Reports earlier this week suggested that 14,000 mature salmon had got out, but that figure is now...
Feed joint venture to spend £70m on ‘green’ vessels
Two ultra-modern vessels have been commissioned for the Norwegian feed transport company Fjordfrende, which is jointly owned by Skretting and Cargill. The boats are due to be delivered in 2026 and will have a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system with a...
Chilean judge declares Nova Austral bankrupt
A judge in Chile has declared the struggling salmon company Nova Austral to be bankrupt. The move is likely to be temporary, however, as Nova Austral is almost certain to appeal the ruling. The resolution, made earlier this week, ordered...
Lerøy beats expectations with Q1 numbers
Despite a series of challenges this winter, the Lerøy Seafood Group has announced better than expected 2024 first quarter results. Lerøy, which also owns one of Norway’s largest white fish trawler fleets, produced an operational EBIT or operational profit of...
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Jobs
Seaweed Farm Manager, SAMS – Oban
SAMS is a world leading marine science institute engaged in research, teaching and commercial ventures. The Role SAMS actively operates two seaweed cultivation sites that are a cornerstone in delivering...
Quality Supervisor, Scottish Sea Farms – South Shian
We are currently recruiting for a Quality Supervisor at our processing operations in South Shian. Scottish Sea Farms are pioneers in the farming of superior quality Scottish salmon, reared with...
Under Manager at Freshwater Fish Farm – Loch Damph, South
We are looking for a proactive leader who is eager to advance their career in fresh water aquaculture and join our Loch Damph, South team as undermanager of this new...
Electrical/Maintenance Engineer, Scottish Sea Farms – Girlsta Hatchery
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...
Features
Warmer Waters
Our roundup this month covers thermal stress, a mystery parasite and why your sunscreen might be bad for marine life Climate change is making our seas warmer. This much is...
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...
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
Seagriculture 2024 set to ‘bridge continents’
The Seagriculture EU 2024 conference, the leading conference for the seaweed industry, will be taking place in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands from 18 - 20 June 2024. Under the theme, Bridging...
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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