The multi-trophic revolution: a deep dive with IMTA guru Thierry Chopin 16 Apr 2021 Thierry Chopin, who coined the term integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) 17 years ago, explains why the concept is finally taking root
Unlikely champions of aquaculture: Andrew Zimmern 14 Apr 2021 The four-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, writer and teacher, explains his love of seafood and how aquaculture can help to provide it.
Hatch launches Hawaii Innovation Studio 13 Apr 2021 Applications are open for a part-time workshop in Hawaii which is aimed at startups in the global aquaculture and alt-seafood sectors.
Bringing investors to African tilapia aquaculture 13 Apr 2021 A unique, free and comprehensive overview of the tilapia farming sector in Sub-Saharan Africa is due to be published in the autumn.
Women in aquaculture: Naua Lakai 7 Apr 2021 Naua Lakai lives on Vava’u, one of the 36 inhabited islands of Tonga. She dropped out of teachers’ college when she became a mother and is now one of the most successful pearl farmers on her island.
Meet the farmer: Royd Mukonda 5 Apr 2021 The Fish Site has been in touch with aquaculture operators from around the world, hoping to gain insights into their jobs, farms and the fish they produce for our new Meet the farmer series. Our first i…
Faceless and voiceless: 'Seaspiracy' documentary dehumanises aquaculture sector 31 Mar 2021 Opinion The damning reviews that a new documentary, Seaspiracy, was receiving in the aquaculture media didn’t encourage me to reach for the remote and settle down to watch Netflix yesterday evening.
Kvarøy offers two $10,000 women in aquaculture scholarships 30 Mar 2021 Kvarøy Arctic has announced the launch of its second Women in Aquaculture scholarship programme – offering two generously funded places to women looking to gain hands-on experience of the salmon farming sector.
Atlantic Sapphire hires new head of operations 29 Mar 2021 Atlantic Sapphire has announced changes to its management structure, following the mass mortalities that took place at its Florida facility last week.
Scottish Sea Farms appoints new sustainability chief 29 Mar 2021 Scottish Sea Farms has announced the appointment of a new, dedicated head of sustainability and development - a role that aims to minimise the environmental impact and maximise the social and economic value of the compan…
Mowi reshuffles key farming roles 23 Mar 2021 Mowi has promoted Meritxell Diez-Padrisa, its production director in Scotland, to fish health director for Scotland, Ireland and the Faroes, while she will be replaced by Roar Paulsen.
Women in aquaculture: Julie Kuchepatov 22 Mar 2021 Julie Kuchepatov describes her dedication to environmental sustainability and social responsibility, what inspired her to establish SAGE and why driving tractors in Sakhalin can be a perilous occupation.
India celebrates its first transgender seafood entrepreneur 15 Mar 2021 Adhidhi Achyuth has been recognised as “the first transgender person in India’s fisheries sector to start an entrepreneurial initiative”.
Women in Aquaculture: Victoria Parks 15 Mar 2021 Through her own shellfish hatchery, Victoria Parks has been taking steps to support local clam growers in Florida and maintain healthy, sustainable farming practices.
Applicants sought for sustainable aquaculture scholarships 15 Mar 2021 The University of St Andrews has announced the offer of ten fully funded places on a masters course in sustainable aquaculture.
Celebrating women in aquaculture on IWD 8 Mar 2021 How women across the Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) #ChoosetoChallenge, to build a more sustainable future for aquaculture.
Female fish farmers land International Women’s Day honours in India 8 Mar 2021 Two female fish farmers are due to be recognised for their entrepreneurial spirit by India's Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) today.
Women in aquaculture: Dr Darian McBain 8 Mar 2021 Thai Union's global director of corporate affairs and sustainability, reflects on working with NGOs, improving the company's labour conditions and and stamping out slavery in the fishmeal supply chain.
Hatch launches the world's first women in aquaculture innovation studio 8 Mar 2021 Hatch, a global venture and accelerator programme for the aquaculture industry, will launch the world's first global innovation studio targeted for female entrepreneurs in the aquaculture and alternative seafood industry…
Are land-based salmon farms a threat to fish welfare? 5 Mar 2021 Many critics of land-based salmon farms believe that their higher stocking densities threaten fish welfare – but, according to the CEO of Salmon Evolution, this may not be the case.