Scotland’s Firth of Forth Lobster Hatchery is set to start producing native oysters too, following its acquisition by Balanced Horizon - a charity that has given it a new name and a new lease of life.
In the evolving world of aquaculture, gender equality is increasingly recognised as a key driver of innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability. Yet, women remain underrepresented across the sector, even here in Scotland.
Wesley Malcorps, founder and CEO of Blue Food Performance, explains how the startup aims to not only help seafood companies improve their sustainability levels, but also their bottom lines.
AlgiSys BioSciences, which has developed a proprietary strain of microalgae for aquafeeds that’s rich in EPA omega-3 and alternative protein, is currently looking to raise $5 million to enable commercial-scale production.
Dr Judith Brown, director of the Isle of Skye Mussel Company, details the highs and lows of her journey to learn the skills needed to farm mussels on the west coast of Scotland.