An innovative antifouling device uses UV light to prevent mussels and barnacles – as well as algae, bacteria, and other microorganisms – from encrusting underwater sensors used in fish farms.
A salmon farmer is looking to secure a patent for part of a system he developed in his own living room that is now being rolled out across 90 cages in Scotland and has had a hugely positive impact on gill health.
As antibiotics face stricter regulations and antimicrobial resistance becomes more widespread, the aquaculture sector is seeking new ways to treat bacterial infections – bringing a renewed focus on bacteriophages.
The limited knowledge of the nutritional requirements of the vast majority of the fish and crustacean species currently farmed today is one of the five biggest challenges currently facing aquafeed producers.
A Norwegian start-up is offering to develop free dashboards for aquaculture producers, based on satellite data that can to help reduce risks and identify new opportunities for growth.
The latest statistical analysis shows that the EU’s attempts to step up and revive aquaculture production have proved to be costly, and have had very limited results. We investigate why this might be the case.
