The AKVA factor18 Jun 2018Once seen exclusively as suppliers of Norwegian fish farming kit, AKVA’s Scottish operations are not only designing and developing their own equipment for the local sector, but they’re also looking to…
Executive decisions15 Jun 2018Julie Hesketh-Laird, the new chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producer’s Organisation shares her first impressions of the country’s salmon sector and how she plans to help it to evolve.
Women in Aquaculture: Natalie Clark13 Jun 2018Natalie Clark, nursery manager at Hoopers Island Oyster Co in Maryland, explains how plans to reseed the Chesapeake Bay with 10 billion bivalves have not only given her a dream career, but can also he…
Aquaculture UK in pictures 31 May 2018With 2394 visitors, 190 exhibitors and a 50 percent increase in floor space, Aquaculture UK 2018 exceeded expectations, as this photo gallery reflects.
Salmon site wins M&S award 22 Jun 2018Marks & Spencer has named Scottish Sea Farms’ salmon farming team at Wyre, Orkney as its Outstanding Producer of the year in the Farming for the Future Awards 2018.
Scottish salmon industry to top global growth rates20 Jun 2018The Scottish salmon industry is predicted to grow faster than the salmon sectors of any other country in the next three years, according to a new report.
Communities could have more control over aquaculture assets 20 Jun 2018The Scottish Parliament has approved in principle a bill that will give local authorities and communities the opportunity to directly manage Scottish Crown Estate assets, including the sea bed and alm…
Group to assess farmed/wild salmon interactions19 Jun 2018A new initiative to help mitigate pressures on wild salmon has been launched by the Scottish Government.
Must be salmon in the water 18 Jun 2018Scottish Sea Farms’ longest serving employee, Geoff Kidd, has celebrated 40 years with the company and says, despite retiring, he has plans to continue working with salmon.
Women in Aquaculture: Natalie Clark13 Jun 2018Natalie Clark, nursery manager at Hoopers Island Oyster Co in Maryland, explains how plans to reseed the Chesapeake Bay with 10 billion bivalves have not only given her a dream career, but can also he…
Women in aquaculture: film teaser launched 06 Jun 2018A taster for a new film celebrating the variety of key roles played by women in aquaculture has been published today
Women in aquaculture: Dr Yvonne Roessner30 May 2018As a post-grad Dr Yvonne Roessner set up the only mussel farm in the German Baltic, an operation that is now thriving, and now has ambitions to take over – and revitalise – the country’s only saltwate…
Setting the gender agenda25 May 2018The combined ethical and economic arguments for encouraging gender diversity in aquaculture were among the key themes at The Fish Site’s inaugural Women in Aquaculture event.
Short RAS course launched 23 Nov 2017A new course designed to improve water quality awareness for staff involved in recirculating aquaculture systems (RASs) has been launched by the NAFC Marine Centre this week.
Ecosystem approach to fisheries: short course launched05 Sep 2017A new short course on the ecosystem approach to fisheries has been launched by Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation.
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.
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.
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.
Mathiesen and Vella to open AQUA2018 event11 Jun 2018Dr Árni Mathiesen, Assistant Director General, FAO Fisheries & Aquaculture Department and Karmenu Vella, EU Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, have been announced as two of …
Women in aquaculture: film teaser launched 06 Jun 2018A taster for a new film celebrating the variety of key roles played by women in aquaculture has been published today
Aquaculture UK in pictures 31 May 2018With 2394 visitors, 190 exhibitors and a 50 percent increase in floor space, Aquaculture UK 2018 exceeded expectations, as this photo gallery reflects.
EAFP publish special Belfast conference bulletin29 May 2018A special issue of the Bulletin of the European Association of Fish Pathologists, covering the highlights of the 18th International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish, which took place in Be…
