New vaccine hope for rainbow trout fry
A NEW vaccine for rainbow trout is to be trialled in a project led by Dawnfresh, Scotland’s biggest trout farmer, and the University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture (IoA). A […] Continue Reading
£5bn scope in Scotland’s marine economy
SCOTLAND’S Highlands and islands have enormous potential to develop the marine economy according to a new study. Entitled ‘The report focuses on supporting the growth of aquaculture, as well as […] Continue Reading
Prize panel named for aqua awards
THE judging panel for the 2019 Aquaculture Awards has been selected for its breadth of knowledge of the varied aspects of the global industry, said the award organisers. Announced this […] Continue Reading
Prize winning Prof is new Stirling boss
PROFESSOR Selina Stead has been appointed director of the Institute of Aquaculture at Stirling University. She takes up her new post on March 1. Stead (pictured) is currently Dean, Public […] Continue Reading
Stirling builds new RAS research hatchery
A 240,000-fish RAS hatchery is nearing completion at the University of Stirling, with the promise of producing robust stock for use in future research projects across the UK. The new […] Continue Reading
Aquaculture wins £5.1m research funding
FISH vaccines made from algae are one of 12 projects receiving a total of £5.1 million to fund aquaculture research. Other projects, announced this week, include studying genetics and breeding […] Continue Reading
Manager jobs for fast track trainees
THE first two graduates from a salmon farm management scheme have both started new jobs at Marine Harvest. The young managers, Kendall Hunter, 23, and Benjamin Weis, 27, completed a […] Continue Reading
Drones to monitor water quality
SCIENTISTS from the University of Stirling have launched a project today using new technology to enhance the monitoring of water quality. Along with the Plymouth Marine Laboratory and colleagues from […] Continue Reading
Major milestone in sea lice control
ANOTHER milestone has been reached in the production of cleaner fish in Scotland, with two leading farmers completing the lifecycle of raising wrasse in a controlled environment. In a collaboration […] Continue Reading