Oven-ready aquaculture17 Aug 2018How a simple but effective development in smoking technology is helping to reduce fish waste and the use of firewood in the Niger Delta, while simultaneously adding value to farmers’ fish
A sense of plaice 15 Aug 2018During his 45 years at Ardtoe Marine Laboratory Jon Sherwood – one of the unsung heroes of Scottish aquaculture – has been quietly involved in all manner of pioneering fish-farming projects
Women in aquaculture: Atsuko Nozaki13 Aug 2018Atsuko Nozaki has been growing and selling oysters in Japan's Okayama Prefecture for 46 years and is now the face of the family aquaculture business.
African fishmeal factories under fire08 Aug 2018Due to concerns over the pollution they generate and the impact they have on local forage fish stocks and the fishermen who traditionally rely on them, in the last few weeks, fisheries representatives…
Scots set for Japanese seafood show20 Aug 2018The value of Scottish seafood exports rose by 23 percent last year to reach £944 million – a trend that seafood companies heading to the Japan Seafood Expo this week hope to continue.
Salmon farms linked to "urchin barrens" 17 Aug 2018Waste from salmon farms can lead to aggregations of sea urchins and a distinct drop in benthic biodiversity, according to a new research paper.
Training pays off for Scottish salmon firm 17 Aug 2018Sustained investment in jobs and skills within Scotland’s remote rural communities has helped earn Scottish Sea Farms the highest level of Investors in People (IIP) accreditation.
Why shrimp producers must learn from salmon sector16 Aug 2018Shrimp producers and processors must learn from the salmon sector by diversifying their product range and increasing demand if they are to avoid a prolonged price crash, according to a new report.
Green light for Aussie feed mill 16 Aug 2018BioMar’s new AUS $56 million (£32 million) aquaculture feed mill in Tasmania has received final approval, heralding the start of a 14-month construction phase.
Key speakers for World Aqua Society event revealed 07 May 2018Changing the face of Asian shrimp production and technological innovation in marine salmon farming are set to be themes of the plenary sessions at this year’s World Aquaculture Society (WAS) conferenc…
Smolt conference scheduled for October07 May 2018A conference that focuses on smolt production in RAS and closed-containment systems is scheduled to take place in Norway in October.
Aquaculture UK: fresh footage published 27 Jul 2018A new film showing some of the highlights of this year's Aquaculture UK exhibition and conference, as well as the Scottish Marine Aquaculture Awards, has been published on The Fish Site today.
Women in Aquaculture: new film released 16 Jul 2018A new film that both celebrates the variety of key roles played by women in aquaculture, and urges more women to join the sector, has been published today.
African fishmeal factories under fire08 Aug 2018Due to concerns over the pollution they generate and the impact they have on local forage fish stocks and the fishermen who traditionally rely on them, in the last few weeks, fisheries representatives…
GM camelina feed trials commence03 Aug 2018A new project investigating the use of camelina that has been genetically modified to contain high levels of long chain omega-3 fatty acids in salmon feed has been launched.
Nebraska facility offers tantalising fish oil alternatives 05 Jun 2018A new algal production facility which will have the capacity to produce 15 percent of the EPA and DHA required for the global salmon feed industry is nearing completion.
Mick's mills 29 May 2018Mick Watts might have built mills in parts of South America where few gringos dare to tread, but despite the lack of gun-toting guerrillas roaming Skye, he says that building a fish feed mill in Scotl…
AGD: a practical guide, part 114 Mar 2018In the first installment of a two-part review of amoebic gill disease (AGD), John Angles explores the history of the pathogen, which has emerged to become one of the most significant global health cha…
AGD: a practical guide, part 223 Mar 2018In the second installment of a two-part review of amoebic gill disease (AGD), John Angles explores current challenges posed by the pathogen and a variety of innovative means to combat it.
Microsporidians: a macro problem in aquaculture19 Mar 2018Over 80 species of microsporidia are known to infect fish and aquatic invertebrates, explains The Fish Vet Group’s Anna Herrero.
Assessing preventative-health alternatives to antibiotics 07 Feb 2018An international team of researchers is helping aquaculture producers in India, Bangladesh and Kenya to make better health management choices, in a bid to improve both the profitability and sustainabi…
Women in aquaculture: Atsuko Nozaki13 Aug 2018Atsuko Nozaki has been growing and selling oysters in Japan's Okayama Prefecture for 46 years and is now the face of the family aquaculture business.
Women in aquaculture: Dr Flower Msuya 06 Aug 2018Dr Flower Msuya, chairperson and facilitator at the Zanzibar Seaweed Cluster Initiative (ZaSCI) works in villages in Zanzibar to study climate change, modify farming methods and add value to seaweed. …
Women in aquaculture: Dr Carly Daniels30 Jul 2018Dr Carly Daniels, research and development manager at the National Lobster Hatchery in Cornwall, hopes that her pioneering lobster growing trial will not only kick-start a viable lobster aquaculture …
Women in aquaculture: Dr Tibiábin Benítez-Santana23 Jul 2018Dr Tibiábin Benítez-Santana, an aquaculture researcher with the Norwegian krill product company Aker BioMarine, is a firm believer that improved understanding of fish nutrition and metabolism can impr…
AKVA forges new careers for Chilean women24 Jul 2018AKVA group Chile has recently run a welding course for women via the AKVA Academy - a way to both secure qualified labour and promote gender equality
Halamid: reliable in sea water too07 Jun 2018SponsoredHalamid is one of the best known disinfectants for aquaculture uses, improving water quality and preventing health problems with fish and shrimp.
Job opportunity: Commercial Director, Benchmark Genetics11 Jun 2018SponsoredBenchmark, the fish health and aquaculture genetics specialists, are currently looking to appoint a new commercial director for their genetics division.
Battling gill disease the Halamid way11 May 2018SponsoredFor decades Halamid has been used to keep the gills of salmonids clean, making it essential to the aquaculture industry.
A new dawn for fish and shellfish sterility?30 Jul 2018The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) has filed a patent for a method to render farmed fish, shrimp and molluscs sterile.
From fish waste to fuel26 Jul 2018A project that is looking into to both produce microalgae for fish feed and turn fish by-products into biodiesel is yielding promising results.
Funding Nammu: precision fish farm monitor nears commercial launch09 Feb 2018A flotilla of white and orange robots is destined to arrive with one of Norway’s most progressive aquaculture operators this year, in a colourful – yet apparently practical – attempt to improve the pe…
Under Ctrl: how a multi-partner project offers hope for improved post-smolt production02 Jan 2018Åsa Espmark, who has recently taken over a head of CtrlAQUA – a project that aims to create off-the-shelf solutions to growing salmon post-smolts in closed-containment systems – explains her ambitions…
