Rig removal needs a rethink03 Jul 2018The mandatory removal of offshore oil rigs and wind turbines when they reach the end of their shelf life rig is not always the best policy from an environmental perspective, according to new research.…
A cool idea for seafood transport02 Jul 2018A project that has developed a pioneering device to monitor the temperature of seafood in transit and improve the quality of aquaculture products is showing promising results.
Benchmark adds scientific clout02 Jul 2018Benchmark Holdings, the aquaculture health, nutrition and genetics business, has appointed Dr Alex Raeber as its chief scientific officer.
Ghana bans tilapia and ornamental fish imports28 Jun 2018Ghana's Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has announced a ban on the import of “all ornamental fishes and tilapia species”.
Red all about it28 Jun 2018Feeding farmed salmon a mineral extracted from the bones of blue whiting can help them absorb the astaxanthin in their diets and therefore improve the colour of their fillets a new study has discovere…
A new chapter for US aquaculture?27 Jun 2018A bill that could allow for the culture of fish and shellfish in US Federal waters for the first time has been welcomed by representatives of the US aquaculture industry.
Feed giant exceeds sustainable sourcing goals 27 Jun 2018BioMar has reached it sustainability targets regrading sourcing four out of five of their key raw materials for their fish feed products ahead of schedule, according to a new report.
Seagrass can recover from fish farm waste26 Jun 2018Moving fish farms away from beds of Posidonia oceanica has allowed colonies of this delicate and ecologically important seagrass species to recover, according to new research.
Rome to host marine ingredients summit25 Jun 2018A conference to analyse the role of marine ingredients across the aquaculture and animal feed supply chains is being organised by IFFO in Rome this October.
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.
Salmon site wins M&S award 22 Jun 2018Marks & Spencer has named Scottish Sea Farms’ salmon farming team at Wyre, Orkney as its Outstanding Producer of the year in the Farming for the Future Awards 2018.
From ethanol to aquafeeds 21 Jun 2018Construction of a new mill capable of producing protein from ethanol for the aquaculture feed industry is nearing completion in Nebraska.
Scottish salmon industry to top global growth rates20 Jun 2018The Scottish salmon industry is predicted to grow faster than the salmon sectors of any other country in the next three years, according to a new report.
Communities could have more control over aquaculture assets 20 Jun 2018The Scottish Parliament has approved in principle a bill that will give local authorities and communities the opportunity to directly manage Scottish Crown Estate assets, including the sea bed and alm…
Grant to tackle enteritis in trout 19 Jun 2018KnipBio has been awarded a grant to study how changes in diet can alleviate enteritis and other diseases in farmed rainbow trout.
Group to assess farmed/wild salmon interactions19 Jun 2018A new initiative to help mitigate pressures on wild salmon has been launched by the Scottish Government.
Positive six months for Benchmark19 Jun 2018Benchmark, the aquaculture health, genetics and advanced nutrition business, has recorded a £3.6 million profit for the six months up to 31 March 2018 – compared to a £8.2 million loss in the same per…
Must be salmon in the water 18 Jun 2018Scottish Sea Farms’ longest serving employee, Geoff Kidd, has celebrated 40 years with the company and says, despite retiring, he has plans to continue working with salmon.
New head for salmon conservation group18 Jun 2018Mark Bilsby has been named as the new CEO of the Atlantic Salmon Trust, replacing Sarah Bayley Slater who leaves the post after two and a half years.
New head for fishmeal body15 Jun 2018IFFO, the marine ingredients organisation, has announced the appointment of Petter Martin Johannessen as its new director general.
