Accelerating aquaculture investment2 Mar 2018Carsten Krome, the co-founder of Hatch, the first ever aquaculture accelerator, explains to The Fish Site what the initiative aims to achieve.
Benchmark strengthens genetics division1 Mar 2018Benchmark Holdings, the global aquaculture genetics and nutrition specialist, has hired two new recruits for its burgeoning genetics division.
Scots and Danes exchange aquaculture ideas1 Mar 2018Representatives of the Scottish and Danish aquaculture sectors are working more closely together in an effort to grow the fish farming industries in their respective countries.
Egg producer grows Scottish salmon team27 Feb 2018AquaGen, the salmonid genomics and egg production specialist, has added Robert Murray to its Scottish team.
Processor eyes farmed whitefish sector26 Feb 2018In a move that suggests an increased focus on the farmed whitefish sector, Marel Fish has appointed Diego Lages as its new sales director for Marel Fish.
How aquaculture is reshaping gender roles in Bangladesh23 Feb 2018For developing nations, aquaculture is often regarded as an opportunity to provide jobs and food security. However, as a recent report suggests, aquaculture has the potential to empower women too.
Fish pathology photo winner announced 22 Feb 2018The winner of the European Association of Fish Pathologists’ inaugural photo competition has been announced today.
Asian shrimp industry in the spotlight22 Feb 2018The challenges facing the Asian shrimp industry will be the focus of the 8th Aquaculture Roundtable Series (TARS), which is taking place on August 15-16 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
National vet chiefs to headline fish health event16 Feb 2018The chief veterinary officers of Scotland, Iceland and the Faroes are all set to attend this year’s Fish Vet Society Conference in Edinburgh.
Will you be part of the future for women in aquaculture?7 Feb 2018Networking group promoting diversity invites input ahead of launch at Aquaculture UK
Women in aquaculture: Dr Meryl Williams5 Feb 2018The need to increase women’s engagement in aquaculture has inspired Australia-based Dr Meryl Williams to focus her research on gender equality
Marine Harvest wins new salmon site approval 1 Feb 2018Marine Harvest Scotland has been granted planning permission to build a new salmon farm off the island of Rum.
Scotch supremo hops into salmon role31 Jan 2018Julie Hesketh-Laird is to take over as chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) following the retirement of Scott Landsburgh, who has held the position for nearly 10 years.…
Benchmark chairman steps down31 Jan 2018Alex Hambro, chairman of Benchmark, the aquaculture health, nutrition and genetics business, has announced his intention to retire from the board.
How small fish can solve big problems30 Jan 2018Nutrition in Myanmar could be boosted by following the example of an aquaculture project in Bangladesh, according to Quennie Rizaldo of WorldFish.
Fish pathology picture contest: pick a winner today29 Jan 2018The chance to vote for the best picture published in the journal of the European Association of Fish Pathologists (EAFP) is now available.
New chair for aquaculture innovation team 29 Jan 2018David Gregory, a highly experienced food industry director and former Chairman of Red Tractor Assurance, has been announced today as the new Chairperson of the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (…
Women in aquaculture: Dr Marcy Wilder29 Jan 2018Dr Marcy Wilder, senior research scientist at the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), sees huge potential for the production of shrimp and other organisms in recirc…
Dunn but not dusted24 Jan 2018Jeremy Dunn, executive director at the BC Salmon Farmers Association, is leaving the producers’ organisation to join Marine Harvest Canada's Public Affairs division.
Women in aquaculture: Dr Giana Gomes 23 Jan 2018Disease-related losses reduce global aquaculture capacity by over 40 percent, according to Dr Giana Gomes, a specialist in the early detection of ciliate parasites, who is determined to help this figu…
