Open mind for closed cages
Millions in whatever currency you prefer to choose have been thrown at trying to crack the stubborn problem of sea lice in fish farms – so far, with relatively modest […] Continue Reading
When does a Sea Pen become an Aquarium?
World Feeds Ltd has been making huge strides improving cleaner fish health, welfare and efficacy against sea lice. Their unique VAF Feed Blocks have been embraced by 6 of the […] Continue Reading
SAIC funding for three more research projects
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has announced funding for three new projects in aquaculture, valued at a total of £1.1m. The initiatives will focus on artificial intelligence, imaging technology […] Continue Reading
Norway names ‘red light’ salmon zones
More than 20 salmon farmers in south west Norway were ordered today to cut production by up to 6% following the latest update to the country’s controversial traffic light system. […] Continue Reading
AI technology helps count sea lice
New technology is being used to count sea lice on salmon more accurately, leading to a greater understanding of how to breed resistance to the parasite. Benchmark Genetics Norway has […] Continue Reading
Lice treatment helps Benchmark double profits
Aquaculture biotech company Benchmark has reported revenue up by a third and doubled its adjusted profits for the first half of the current financial year. In its interim report, Benchmark’s […] Continue Reading
Traffic light dispute goes to Norway’s Supreme Court
A group of salmon farmers on Norway’s south west coast are to continue their fight against the government’s controversial traffic light control scheme. Last week a special court of appeal […] Continue Reading
Sea lice treatment Ectosan Vet can be reused
Fish health business Benchmark has been granted permission to reuse the treatment water when deploying its sea lice pesticide Ectosan Vet. NoMA, the Norwegian Medicines Agency, has granted a variation […] Continue Reading
Benchmark’s CleanTreat set for Scottish trials
Benchmark’s CleanTreat sea lice treatment technology is to be deployed in Scotland for the first time, on a trial basis. The trials, in a project supported by the University of […] Continue Reading