Fresh beats frozen, consumers say
Consumers in the US and Japan could save money and reduce their carbon footprint into the bargain, if only they were prepared to buy salmon that has been frozen and […] Continue Reading
Move to help fishery and aquaculture vessels cut carbon footprint
UK industry body Seafish has created a “Vessels of the Future Forum” to help aquaculture vessels and fishing boats transition to net zero. The newly formed forum brings together representatives […] Continue Reading
Bakkafrost engages suppliers in sustainability drive
Faroese and Scottish fish farmer Bakkafrost is engaging with its suppliers in a new sustainability drive, with the aim of reducing its overall carbon footprint. Bakkafrost hosted a Supplier Day […] Continue Reading
Norcod switches cod farm facility to shore power
Norcod announced today it is to ditch fossil fuels in favour of shore power, as part of its ongoing electrification programme. The move means that the Norwegian cod farmer’s operations […] Continue Reading
Frøy wins service vessel contract
Frøy ASA has secured a large contract to supply two new service vessels to a so-far undisclosed large salmon farming company. The Norway-based company is a boat builder and aquaculture […] Continue Reading
Aquaculture seed funding call
Bids are being invited for a share of £100,000 in seed funding for new ideas in aquaculture. The call comes from CIEL, the Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock, which […] Continue Reading
Sustainability award for Scottish Sea Farms
Salmon producer Scottish Sea Farms has been recognised with an award for its achievements in sustainable energy. The Association for Renewable Energy & Clean Technology (REA) named Scottish Sea Farms […] Continue Reading
SalmoNor in industry hydrogen workboat first
SalmoNor is preparing to build the aquaculture industry’s first hydrogen-powered workboat. The family-run salmon farmer, now part of the NTS group, said a final decision on the investment will be […] Continue Reading
Climate solution
Aquaculture is one industry that can actively reduce greenhouse gases, a report has found. Here’s why. Seafood from marine farms using the right practices represents a climate-friendly option for consumers. […] Continue Reading