Seminar Looks at the State of the Industry
UK - The state of the UK aquaculture industry will be the central theme of a two day seminar at the Aquaculture UK 2008 exhibition new week, in Aviemore Scotland.

Salmon Company Head Elected to Organic Certification Body
SCOTLAND - Michael Stark, the managing director of Grieg Seafood Hjaltland UK in the Shetlands, has been elected to serve as an international delegate to a German organic standards certification body.

NAFC Marine Centre Views 'Seas Around Us'
SCOTLAND - The NAFC Marine Centre in Shetland launches its 2008 ‘Seas Around Us’ project next week.

Jobs to go as Cod Hatchery Closes
UK - The collapse of Shetland cod farming pioneers No Catch will cost 15 highly skilled, fish rearing specialists their jobs when the company's hatchery, at Sandwick, closes within the next few weeks.

Soaring Cost of Fuel To Hit Scottish Fish Industry
SCOTLAND - The sky-high price of fuel could result in Scottish fishermen losing key quotas and catching opportunities to foreign fishing fleets, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation is warning.

Attack over Lack of Fishery Support
UK - A Euro MP has criticised the UK government for refusing to support British fishermen in the light of ever-rising fuel prices, while the French and Spanish government subsidise their fishing industry.

Armour-plated Nets for Salmon Farming
SCOTLAND - A new net material for Scotland’s salmon farmers is being pioneered in Sutherland and the Western Isles and could play a major role in further improving performance on containment in the aquaculture industry.

Anglers Rejoice as GM Trout Prove Easier to Catch
UK - Now there’ll be no excuse for the one that got away. Britain’s rivers and lakes are to be restocked with trout carrying genetic modifications that make them easier to catch.

Hot Topics for Discussion at Aquaculture UK 2008
UK - Some of the leading names in the fish farming industry will speak at the seminar programme of the Aquaculture UK 2008 exhibition in Aviemore on 21-22 May.

Salmon Get Bigger In Cold Waters
UK - A study carried out by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shown Atlantic salmon incubated at lower temperatures are longer, heavier, and more muscular than those incubated at higher temperatures.

Thomas, New in the Chair at SSPO
SCOTLAND - Professor Phil Thomas, is the new Non-Executive Chairman of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation. Michael Gibson CBE has stepped down from the post after almost two years due to an increased workload and his expanding role at the Scottish...

Battle Against Algae Begins
UK - Attempts are being made to stop a killer algae from spreading.

BOOK REVIEW: Guide to antimicrobial use in animals, fish
UK - In summary, this is an excellent book, earnestly trying to cover a difficult and complex subject, which politically, is a very active area for debate.

Landmark Book Records Advances
UK - Sustainability, climate change, biodiversity and marine issues generally are becoming increasingly important as society faces up to the impact humans have on the environment.

Aquabella in Administration
HAMPSHIRE - New Forest Barramundi producers the Aquabella Group Plc is in the process of appointing administrators