A blueprint for US aquaculture expansion?4 Jan 2018New research indicates the US aquaculture industry needs to target strategic outreach and consumer education in order to achieve its growth potential.
Losses deepen for Scottish trout firm29 Dec 2017Dawnfresh Farming, Scotland’s largest trout producer, saw losses increase to over £1 million in the year ending 31 March 2017.
Tilapia fertility spawns trouble for Ghana’s pond farmers20 Dec 2017While the demand for tilapia in Ghana is at an all-time high, the country’s pond tilapia producers are struggling to stay afloat, according to Efua Konyim Okai.
Scots lend aquaculture expertise to Indonesia29 Nov 2017Experts from Stirling's Institute of Aquaculture aim to help tackle major challenges within the Indonesian aquaculture industry as part of a new strategic collaboration.
Iranians consult Norwegian aquaculture expertise 28 Nov 2017Delegates from the Iranian Fisheries Organization recently visited SalmoBreed in Bergen, on a trip organized by Nofima and the FAO to highlight the latest developments in breeding and genetics in aqua…
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.
Free fish health training course launched17 Nov 2017A new online programme designed to help train fish farm workers on the key issues surrounding health and welfare of farmed fish is now available for free.
Aquaculture high on MASTS agenda12 Oct 2017A study that could aid the search for the development of a vaccine against sea lice in salmon, how environmental enrichment can impact cleanerfish welfare, and plans to further the scientific assessme…
Talent pipeline open for future aquaculture leaders11 Oct 2017Graduates are being given a helping hand to amplify their impact on the aquaculture sector, with the start of a series of tailored personal development sessions, which are part of the Scottish Aquacul…
Merck to fund next generation of food animal veterinarians3 Oct 2017Sponsored$5,000 scholarships for students pursuing careers in food animal production have been put up for grabs by Merck Animal Health.
Shetland college launches containment course14 Sep 2017An introductory training course covering topics relevant to setting up and maintaining aquaculture facilities to prevent the escape of stock has been launched today by the NAFC.
Aquaculture’s global potential revealed11 Sep 2017Nearly every coastal country has the potential to meet its own domestic seafood needs through aquaculture. according to a recent report from marine scientists at the University of California Santa Bar…
Ecosystem approach to fisheries: short course launched5 Sep 2017A new short course on the ecosystem approach to fisheries has been launched by Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation.
Australians to help set up Arabian fish farms4 Sep 2017Three new aquaculture sites are being planned off the coast of Dalma Island in the Arabian Gulf.
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.
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.
The secrets to securing seafood research funding28 Aug 2017A Norwegian researcher with an enviable track record for securing EU funding for fisheries- and aquaculture-related projects has published a number of tips on how to write a successful application.
The prize aquatic4 Aug 2017Two bioscience students at Swansea University won prizes last month, following the launch of a new award.
Prize-winning abstracts: Swansea University4 Aug 2017The following are the prize-winning abstracts from Swansea University's inaugural award Best Dissertation on Aquaculture and Fisheries, sponsored by 5m Publishing.
Open access for snow and king crab review17 Jul 2017A summary of scientific research relevant to the king crab and snow crab fisheries has been made freely available.
