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
Stirling seeks new head of aquaculture
THE world renowned Institute of Aquaculture at Stirling University is looking for a new head, who will lead it through the major redevelopment of its facilities. The professorial appointment comes […] Continue Reading
Stirling deal funds new Institute of Aquaculture
A TOTAL of £90.2 million is being invested into Stirling and Clackmannanshire by the Scottish and UK governments that will benefit aquaculture developments in the region. The money – £45.1 […] Continue Reading
SSF staff raise funds for new lifeboat
SCOTTISH Sea Farms’ employees, friends and family are celebrating after completing a gruelling triathlon in sweltering temperatures to raise £52,000 to buy the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) a new […] Continue Reading
Scientists make omega-3 breakthrough
A MAJOR discovery that could ‘revolutionise’ the understanding of omega-3 production in the ocean has been made by an international team of scientists. Led by the University of Stirling, research […] Continue Reading