Talent scout signs for Scottish aqua sector29 Nov 2018The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has appointed veterinary expert Dr Mary Fraser as its new head of skills and talent in a bit to develop a greater awareness of career prospects in the…
Senior fish geneticist sought22 Nov 2018Akvaforsk Genetics is currently seeking to recruit a senior geneticist to join their experienced team in Sunndalsøra, Western Norway.
Salmon farmers take fast track to success13 Oct 2018The first graduates of a unique fast-track training programme have taken up their new positions as salmon farm managers.
Ready to Muck in11 Oct 2018Clara McGhee has recently started working on a salmon farm off the Isle of Muck. In the first installment of a new series for The Fish Site she describes the route that took her one of the most isolat…
Solberg steps down10 Oct 2018Marit Solberg, chief operating officer for Marine Harvest’s Canadian, Scottish, Irish and Faroese farming operations, has announced her retirement today.
Salmon body boosts sustainability credentials19 Sep 2018The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) has recruited Anne Anderson from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to be its inaugural director of sustainability.
Salmon producers bring political expert on board18 Sep 2018The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) has appointed the respected political journalist Hamish Macdonell, to the newly created role of director of strategic engagement.
Thomas lands mussel management role29 Aug 2018Offshore Shellfish Ltd, which aims to be the UK’s largest producer of mussels, has appointed Huw Thomas as its general manager.
Lallemand steps up aquaculture presence21 Aug 2018Lallemand has appointed two new aquaculture experts to join their nutrition teams in France in Vietnam respectively.
New head for BC salmon body14 Aug 2018The BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) has appointed John Paul Fraser as its new executive director.
Job opportunity at Akva1 Aug 2018SponsoredThe aquaculture equipment manufacturer and supplier Akva group Scotland is currently inviting applications for a new sales director.
Survey shows support for women in aquaculture31 Jul 2018A recent survey conducted by The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) reveals widespread support for new initiatives that aim to encourage more women to join the aquaculture sector.
AKVA forges new careers for Chilean women24 Jul 2018AKVA group Chile has recently run a welding course for women via the AKVA Academy - a way to both secure qualified labour and promote gender equality
Benchmark adds scientific clout2 Jul 2018Benchmark Holdings, the aquaculture health, nutrition and genetics business, has appointed Dr Alex Raeber as its chief scientific officer.
Fish vet to head animal welfare charity 25 Jun 2018The Scottish SPCA has elected Ronnie Soutar, Head of Veterinary Services at Scottish Sea Farms, as its new chairperson.
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.
From MSc to CEO in 14 years 17 Apr 2018Scotland’s current crop of aquaculture post-grads can become chief executives of major seafood businesses within a remarkably short space of time – as long as they’re prepared to put in the hard work.…
The new face of Norwegian shipping 16 Apr 2018Linn Therese Skår Hosteland, the current web editor at www.kyst.no, will be leaving to take on a new role as industry and business policy adviser for Norway’s Kystrederiene in June.
Industrial opportunities for aquaculture students5 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.
New chair for marine ingredients standard5 Mar 2018Libby Woodhatch has been appointed as the next executive chair of the IFFO RS, the global standard for the responsible supply of marine ingredients.
