GM plants key for omega-3 security26 Jul 2017 Three new findings offer fresh hope that long chain omega-3s – vital for both aquaculture feeds and human health products – can be produced in substantial quantities by genetically modified (GM) terre…
Perrin lands top job in aquaculture insurance25 Jul 2017 Sunderland Marine has appointed Duncan Perrin as aquaculture manager at the company’s head office in Newcastle.
Applications open for Skye feed mill jobs25 Jul 2017 Marine Harvest Scotland is currently looking to recruit 55 staff for their new feed plant, which is currently under construction at Kyleakin, on Skye.
Pacific salmon landed in English rivers24 Jul 2017 England’s Environment Agency is urging anglers to report unusual catches after several pink salmon sightings in the country’s northeast.
Are smarter fish happier fish?21 Jul 2017 There is increasing evidence that farmers can augment brain growth in their fish by mimicking aspects of their natural habitat in farm sites. But, from a welfare point of view, are bigger brains a ble…
The true extent of trawl damage revealed19 Jul 2017 Benthic communities can take more than 6 years to recover from a single pass by a hydraulic dredger, according to the results of a new international study into the impacts of various trawl systems.
North Sea cod stocks back to sustainable levels19 Jul 2017 The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has awarded North Sea cod its gold standard for sustainability today, in a move that’s been broadly welcomed by fishermen, politicians and conservation organisatio…
Marine ingredients standard adapts to meet a changing world18 Jul 2017Opinion Dr Andrew Jackson, Chairman of IFFO RS Governance Board, explains the logic behind today’s launch of a new version of a standard that ensures aquafeed producers that their ingredients come from sustai…
Genetic breakthrough in disease-resistant seaweed search17 Jul 2017 Research conducted into the genetic make-up of a resilient red alga has taken scientists a step closer to breeding disease-resistant seaweed.
Free access to aquaculture education materials: dream or reality? 07 Jul 2017 Whether free, open educational resources could revolutionize education in aquatic sciences is currently being investigated by MSc candidate Alexandra Pounds.
UK urged to follow Icelandic fisheries model07 Jul 2017 The UK should follow the example of its northern neighbours Iceland and Norway when it comes to managing fisheries – because they have been far more successful than the EU at conserving stocks and sus…
Mixed feelings over UK withdrawal from London Fisheries Convention 03 Jul 2017 The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has insisted that the sustainable harvesting of fish stocks will remain a key priority for the industry after the UK leaves the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
Scots salmon producers question sea louse treatment ruling30 Jun 2017 SEPA's decision to cut SLICE use by 60 percent called into question.
Scots salmon farms could face mandatory culls over sea lice30 Jun 2017 Scottish politicians have launched an official enquiry into the state of the country’s salmon farming industry, following a petition which seeks to protect wild salmonids from sea lice which are said …
Cooke chooses Shetland firm for workboat29 Jun 2017 Cooke Aquaculture Scotland has contracted Shetland shipyard Malakoff to build a new 14 m catamaran workboat.
SEPA to slash SLICE use by 60 percent 28 Jun 2017 SEPA to enforce louse treatment reduction, but biomass limits might be increased.
World’s “lowest cost” insect producer launches28 Jun 2017 Plans to be the “world’s lowest cost” producer of insect-based aquaculture feed ingredients have been announced by Cirencester start-up Multibox.
Economic impact of Scottish aquaculture revealed26 Jun 2017 Fish and shellfish farming contributes £620 million to Scotland’s economy every year, according to new research.
Medicinal sea lice treatments drop by 27 percent in Scotland 21 Jun 2017 Investments in cleanerfish and mechanical sea lice removal pay off.
