Posts Tagged ‘aquaculture’
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 customers. In Italy, where I am just now, it is the norm to spend 10% to 14% of income on food and this does not…
Read MoreBuilding 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 London in the form of the Norway-UK Seafood Summit, organised by the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC). I have attended these summits since NSC decided to…
Read MoreWorld’s first climate-neutral boat hull and safe eco-friendly workboat
AKVA group is launching the world’s first boat hull made from climate-neutral recycled materials. The recycled polymer material for the hull, which AKVA group have developed, is based on used cooking oil. The new boat hull is part of the iconic range of Polarcirkel boats. “With this innovative approach, the Polarcirkel maintain their status as…
Read MoreMicrobubbles help to keep oysters pathogen-free
In the perpetual battle against pathogen development, France Naissain has decided to invest in the Coldep system for the purification of its oysters. The goal is to further enhance the purification of products before shipment. A low-energy technology is used to filter seawater. The injection of compressed air into a closed-water circuit under vacuum creates…
Read MoreANB Sensors Utility offers seamless communication
Introducing ANB Sensors Utility, the latest enhancement from ANB Sensors designed to enrich user experience significantly. This utility allows users to update their sensors effortlessly, with the latest firmware automatically downloaded from anbsensors.com. Users can seamlessly download data from the sensor and communicate through a command line prompt option, allowing quick access to the primary…
Read MoreIT Support Analyst, Shetland
Scottish Sea Farms are a recognised employer within remote areas of Scotland. We pride ourselves on working to make a positive change to our employees and the local community. Providing industry leading personal learning and development paths, our aim is to nurture and encourage our employees to build professional career paths. So, if you are…
Read MoreSmart farming
Salmon farmers may be slow to experiment with artificial intelligence solutions but Cermaq is one of the leaders, reports Vince McDonagh Norway may be the world leader in aquaculture, but the industry is still too slow in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) into its systems, says a new report. This means Norwegian fish farmers are likely…
Read MoreGloves designed for a tough environment
FIAP’s professional, lightweight and waterproof gloves are made of natural latex for fishing and aquaculture. They offer comfort and a secure grip when handling heavy, rough, slippery objects in extreme environments. The roughened hand and finger area ensures safe working with live and slaughtered fish. Areas of application include fishing, fish processing, oyster farming, frozen…
Read MoreA slippery problem
A United Nations initiative aims to promote the recovery of the European eel population in the Mediterranean. Is aquaculture helping or hindering? The future of the European eel (Anguilla anguilla), an iconic fish species and much appreciated in Mediterranean cuisine, is currently at risk. But a management plan that includes a partial closure of eel…
Read MoreRS Aqua to integrate two real-time monitoring systems at Scottish Sea Farms, Orkney
Leading Portsmouth-based aquaculture supplier, RS Aqua, is set to install two cutting-edge real-time aquaculture monitoring systems at two sites owned by Scottish Sea Farms in Orkney. Following the success of monitoring systems on their Shetland and mainland Scotland sites, this move marks the expansion of Scottish Sea Farms’ commitment to incorporating innovative solutions for optimal…
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