Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Otter Ferry’s latest chapter
The expertise at a long-established fish farm is now being put to use in a collaboration aimed at benefiting the whole industry.
Read MoreAquaculture UK set for new venue in 2026
The next edition of leading trade show Aquaculture UK is moving to Glasgow, it has been announced. The organisers, Diversified Communications, said the show, which has been held in the Highland resort of Aviemore for many years, will take place at the SEC, Glasgow over June 16-17, 2026. The 2026 Aquaculture Awards are scheduled for…
Read MoreMowi Scotland Q3 profits up by almost 40%
Mowi Scotland enjoyed one of its best periods for at least two years, with profits jumping by almost 40% between July and September this year.
The division, which has been battling biological issues over the past few quarters, produced an operational EBIT or profit of €12.7m (£10.6m) against €9.2m (£7.6m) a year ago.
Read MoreBakkafrost Q3 numbers hit by lower salmon prices, but Scotland improves
Bakkafrost today unveiled weaker than expected third quarter results. Meanwhile, the company’s Scottish arm continues to make a loss, but the latest figures show its recovery is continuing. CEO Regin Jacobsen said bluntly that he was not satisfied with the group’s results this quarter. The Faroese-owned salmon farmer announced a lower group EBIT or operational…
Read MoreMSPs raise concerns over marine science funding
A committee of MSPs in the Scottish Parliament has warned that the scientific work that underpins fisheries policy could be adversely affected by underfunding, especially for the Marine Directorate’s research facilities.
The Rural Affairs and Islands (RAI) Committee has written to Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Islands and Land Reform, following its review of the Marine Directorate budget, as part of its Pre Budget Review.
Read More2023 saw Scottish salmon production fall 11%
The Scottish salmon industry’s woes last year have been highlighted in official statistics that show that farmed Atlantic salmon production fell by more than 18,000 tonnes in 2023 to 150,949, a year on year decline of 11%.
Read MoreScottish farmed salmon reports best survival rate for four years
Scotland’s salmon industry has reported the best September survival rate for Scottish salmon since 2020. New figures published yesterday revealed a 98.18% survival rate on farms in September, which is historically the most challenging month for salmon in the sea.
Read MoreCall for joined-up thinking to tackle marine litter
A more co-ordinated approach is needed to deal with marine litter in Scotland, including waste from fishing and aquaculture. That’s the message from Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS), which is calling on the Scottish Government to embed a “source-to-sea” approach into future policy and legislation to tackle the marine litter which is polluting Scotland’s beaches and seas.
Read MoreMinecraft pioneer shares vision of the future
Artificial intelligence can help aquaculture address its biggest challenges. That was the message from Chris van der Kuyl, IT entrepreneur and Chairman of aquaculture technology business Ace Aquatec, at the opening day of the Responsible Seafood Summit in St Andrews. International leaders and experts from over 20 countries representing the entire seafood supply chain have…
Read MoreShellfish cooperative scoops sustainability award
A seafood cooperative representing Scottish shellfish producers was named as Supplier of the Year in the Marine Stewardship Council awards, held last night in Plymouth.
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