Women in Aquaculture: Pavlina Pavlidou23 Apr 2018Pavlina Pavlidou, technical consultant for Selonda Aquaculture in Greece, talks hatcheries, heroes and an eye-opening experience in Hainan
Women in Aquaculture: Kampachi Farms, Hawaii 17 Apr 2018Four employees from Kampachi Farms – Lucie Leonard, Helen Meigs, Lisa Vollbrecht and Taimane Ulu – discuss gender issues, feed trials and the challenges posed by farming yellowtail in the middle of th…
Of the people, by the people, for the fish04 Apr 2018The chance to vote for your favourite person, product or company involved in British aquaculture is now open.
Key figures back Women in Aquaculture event20 Mar 2018A new event promoting greater gender equality in aquaculture has been announced by The Fish Site as part of this year’s Aquaculture UK exhibition.
New head aims to grow trade body19 Apr 2018Julie Hesketh-Laird, the new chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation, aims to make it the UK’s first truly representative trade body.
Salmon producer repays local communities19 Apr 2018Loch Duart, the independent salmon farming company has thanked the communities that support it, not only by funding numerous local projects but also by organising receptions in Scourie and Uist.
Gael Force Group to showcase new products at Aquaculture UK19 Apr 2018SponsoredWith less than five weeks to go until the most important aquaculture exhibition and conference in Britain, Gael Force Group is gearing up for its biggest exhibition presence yet.
New player joins Scotland’s salmon farming scene19 Apr 2018The Highland Council has approved an application to establish two new organic fish farms off the Isle of Skye.
A question of salmon quality18 Apr 2018A new project looking into how different types of quality can increase the value of farmed salmon products has been recently launched.
Women in aquaculture: Dr Marcy Wilder29 Jan 2018Dr Marcy Wilder, senior research scientist at the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), sees huge potential for the production of shrimp and other organisms in recirc…
Women in aquaculture: Dr Giana Gomes 23 Jan 2018Disease-related losses reduce global aquaculture capacity by over 40 percent, according to Dr Giana Gomes, a specialist in the early detection of ciliate parasites, who is determined to help this figu…
Women in aquaculture: Lilian Elekwachi 17 Jan 2018Lilian Elekwachi, research technician and catfish farmer at the United Ufuoma Fish Farmers Association (UUFFA) in Warri Delta State, Nigeria, believes that improved infrastructure and knowledge are es…
Women in aquaculture: new series launched09 Jan 2018According to a 2015 review by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), 70 percent of the global aquaculture workforce are female, occupying roles from fish production and processing to retail a…
Salmon farmers sign up for distance learning degree29 Aug 2017Thirteen senior fish farm staff from five salmon farming companies have enrolled in the NAFC's new professional development programme in Aquaculture Management.
Catfish farming offers hope for Ghana’s former fishermen31 Aug 2017Ghana’s Western Region Coastal Foundation (WRCF) is leading a programme to promote aquaculture among fishing communities affected by oil and gas production.
Free access to aquaculture education materials: dream or reality? 07 Jul 2017Whether free, open educational resources could revolutionize education in aquatic sciences is currently being investigated by MSc candidate Alexandra Pounds.
Is a lack of education oppotunities American aquaculture's Achilles Heel?24 Feb 2017There is little doubt that education and training are vital to maintaining a competent aquaculture workforce, and that in turn a competent workforce is essential for the aquaculture industry to prospe…
Job opportunity: Commercial Director, The Fish Vet Group17 Jan 2018SponsoredResponsible for all aspects of FVG’s commercial activities globally, the Commercial Director translates FVG’s strategy into a commercial plan covering all of FVG’s business activities.
Merck to fund next generation of food animal veterinarians03 Oct 2017Sponsored$5,000 scholarships for students pursuing careers in food animal production have been put up for grabs by Merck Animal Health.
New generation takes over at Gael Force31 Jul 2017SponsoredAfter some 17 years of intense work and dedication, Managing Director of Gael Force Engineering John Offord has retired.
Applications open for Skye feed mill jobs25 Jul 2017Marine Harvest Scotland is currently looking to recruit 55 staff for their new feed plant, which is currently under construction at Kyleakin, on Skye.
Exciting times for AKVA Scotland 27 Sep 2017Jason Cleaversmith has been appointed General Manager of AKVA group Scotland, at a time when their Scottish operations are being given an important international role.
Perrin lands top job in aquaculture insurance25 Jul 2017Sunderland Marine has appointed Duncan Perrin as aquaculture manager at the company’s head office in Newcastle.
Shellfish growers poised for lagoon show21 Apr 2017Prospects for cultivating mussels, oysters, scallops, clams, cockles and seaweed in the proposed Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon (TLSB) are promising, according to a new report from Seafish.
Plan to create 160,000 coastal jobs 17 Nov 2016The New Economics Foundation has launched an ambitious action plan to revitalise the UK's coast.
Industrial opportunities for aquaculture students05 Apr 2018Scotland’s fourth Aquaculture Careers Day is set to be the biggest yet, as Athina Papadopoulou, vice-president of the Aquaculture Students’ Association (ASA), explains.
Key figures back Women in Aquaculture event20 Mar 2018A new event promoting greater gender equality in aquaculture has been announced by The Fish Site as part of this year’s Aquaculture UK exhibition.
Cleanerfish to take centre stage in Aviemore15 Mar 2018Some of Britain’s leading cleanerfish experts are taking part in a Q&A session as part of Aquaculture UK in May.
Register now for UK's record-breaking aquaculture exhibition14 Sep 20172018’s Aquaculture UK exhibition is set to be the largest ever aquaculture event to be held in the British Isles.
