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Project aims to come up with a better sea lice model
A consortium of researchers from Scotland, Norway and the Faroe Islands are working on a project aimed at creating a better model for the dispersion of sea lice in water.
Read MoreSeaweed Enterprises launches new brand
Scottish-based Seaweed Enterprises is raising finance to build the UK’s largest multi-species seaweed processing hub – and has rolled out a new brand identity for its products.
Read MoreBlueprint for industry innovation published
Aquaculture features prominently in a new report setting out research priorities for the UK’s animal-based food sector.
Government-supported body the UK Agri-Tech Centre has published a report, “Livestock and Aquaculture innovation: the next ten years”, based on input from more than 150 stakeholders in the livestock and aquaculture industries.
Call for new approach as seafood consumption declines
Seafood consumption in Britain is continuing to decline, a new survey by the industry body Seafish finds. Cost inflation, which reached its peak last year, is one of the main reasons, but the study says other factors are also in play.
Read MoreAlgal bloom detection system marks first year in operation
A system created to detect harmful plankton has analysed around 38 million images in its first year of operation at a fish farm site in Shetland.
Read MoreInverlussa commissions new hybrid workboat
Scottish-based Inverlussa Marine Services has commissioned a new hybrid workboat from Macduff Shipyards. Inverlussa, which provides services to Scotland’s aquaculture sector, will take its fleet to 23-strong once the vessel has been delivered.
Read MoreRow over timing for new Slice limits
The Scottish Government has defended its decision to allow a four-year implementation period for new regulations which will reduce the permitted limits for a key sea lice treatment. Environmental campaigners have expressed concern that the new limits will not be imposed sooner. The consultation on a new environmental quality standard (EQS) for emamectin benzoate (EmBz),…
Read MoreMowi announces Q2 profit of £195m
Mowi today reported a second quarter trading EBIT or operational profit of €230m (£195m) with Scotland continuing to improve. This is slightly lower than what some analysts had been forecasting, however.
Read MoreContractors working to refloat sunken farm vessel
Work is underway to recover a Scottish Sea Farms landing craft that sank last Thursday.
Read MoreSeafish sets out priorities to help UK seafood sector
Seafish has announced that it plans to deliver on seven priorities to help support a thriving UK seafood industry, from helping to develop skills to championing the industry’s reputation.
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