Salmon waste-to-biogas facility wins environmental award21 Nov 2019A facility that converts dead salmon into biogas has helped the Outer Hebrides Local Energy Hub (OHLEH) win this year’s Scottish Environment Business VIBES award.
A cool deal for Broodstock21 Nov 2019Seafood investor Broodstock Capital has acquired 80 percent of the shares in Therma Industri – Norway’s leading supplier of refrigerant and energy systems for the aquaculture industry.
Iceland launches second phase of ambitious salmon restocking scheme20 Nov 2019A programme to seed up to a million salmon egg in rivers in north east Iceland has been launched this autumn.
Cermaq raises traceability bar with blockchain20 Nov 2019Cermaq, Labeyrie, and IBM Food Trust have teamed up on a blockchain technology project that will allow consumers to find out great detail about every salmon farmed by the international firm.
How to stay ahead in shrimp farming15 Nov 2019Nonglak “Anne” Thaisin, founder and CEO of Quality Farm, has been producing vannamei shrimp in Thailand for 27 years. Here she explains how adaptability and the development of new production systems, …
Technologies shaping the future of shrimp production12 Nov 2019Expert insights into the key challenges and opportunities in shrimp aquaculture are offered in a new thought leadership magazine, published today.
Texan shrimp farm raises its first $1 million7 Nov 2019Natural Shrimp, which has developed and patented a unique recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) for shrimp and other species, announced today that it has raised $1 million in funding.
Shrimp start-up secures $600k seed funding5 Nov 2019Minnowtech, an aquaculture technology company that enables farmers to assess shrimp abundance for optimising feed and harvest, announced today the closing of a $600,000 seed financing round.
Fresh thoughts on SE Asia's fishmeal fisheries21 Nov 2019Vietnam and Thailand must accelerate reducing "the massive overcapacity" of their fishing fleets, according to a new report on South East Asian fisheries and their relevance to fishmeal production.
Plans for 25,000 tonne cod farm revealed21 Nov 2019Plans to build the world’s only industrial scale cod farm, in Norway, have been announced today.
Eel be back? Hope for European anguillids8 Nov 2019European eel stocks have been increasing at “a statistically significant rate” since 2011, according to an independent report published today.
Reduction fisheries play a "positive" role in reaching SDGs8 Nov 2019The fisheries responsible for producing the fish meal and fish oil used in the aquafeed sector play a vital part in fulfilling the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Helping mussel farmers reach critical mass20 Nov 2019A new project, the conclusions of which were published today, suggest a number of ways for the Scottish shellfish aquaculture industry to evolve.
Diving deep into restorative aquaculture20 Nov 2019How tech is transforming our understanding of the ecological benefits delivered by New England’s renowned shellfish farming sector
SAIC secures second 5-year term18 Nov 2019The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has secured a £10 million, five-year funding package from the Scottish Funding Council, Scottish Enterprise, and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE…
Funding windfall for pioneering clam producer12 Nov 2019Oceano Fresco, which aims to create a hatchery for the pioneering production of at least two clam species native to western Europe, has attracted a €2.7 million investment.
SAIC secures second 5-year term18 Nov 2019The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has secured a £10 million, five-year funding package from the Scottish Funding Council, Scottish Enterprise, and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE…
Antibiotics in aquaculture: will the UK sector reach RUMA’s goals?6 Nov 2019Whether the UK aquaculture sector is on track to achieve goals set by the Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance (RUMA), has been revealed by new figures published last week.
Mowi Scotland finds itself in hot water30 Oct 2019Higher than average sea temperatures have been blamed for large scale losses at a number of Mowi Scotland sites during the third quarter of the year.
Improving pikeperch quality in RAS12 Oct 2019Preventing spikes and managing overall concentrations of geosmin can help producers make better-tasting RAS pikeperch.
Seven deadly fins: study sheds light on key tilapia viruses16 Nov 2019A new study outlines the seven viral infections (other than tilapia lake virus) that can affect tilapia farms and profiles the steps the industry can take to tackle viral outbreaks.
The home-grown ingredients that could rescue Zimbabwe's tilapia farmers13 Nov 2019How alternatives to conventional fish feed are offering hope to Zimbabwe’s rural tilapia farmers.
Rising performance with baker’s yeast9 Nov 2019A new study indicates that baker’s yeast enhances growth performance, feed utilisation and disease resistance in freshwater catfish.
Is the aquaculture of invasive and non-native species worth the risk?6 Nov 2019Following a recent report from the FAO on the threats posed by the production of invasive (potentially non-native) species in aquaculture, Gregg Yan and Jonah van Beijnen argue that a number of measur…
High hopes for low trophic species: seaweed aquaculture in the USA8 Nov 2019The US seaweed aquaculture sector is beginning to take off, in the process growing brand new businesses, providing important ecosystem services and allowing fishermen to supplement their income, as Ti…
Rope-grown seaweed certification breakthrough7 Nov 2019A farm cultivating seaweed at sea in the Republic of Korea has become the first of its kind to be certified against the ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard.
The desert in bloom: pioneering algae production system poised for commercial take-off17 Oct 2019Algae producer SuSeWi is embarking on a visionary project that aims to create “the largest algae farm on earth” – in order to produce a valuable source of protein and long-chain omega-3s for the aquaf…
Why the North Sea needs more aquaculture9 Oct 2019A new study has identified the parts of the globe with the strongest potential for development of commercial shellfish and seaweed aquaculture.
High hopes for low trophic aquaculture8 Oct 2019A new initiative that aims to introduce new low trophic species, products and processes in marine aquaculture across the Atlantic is being launched at this week’s Aquaculture Europe conference.
Low trophic aquaculture given high research priority17 Jun 2019A new international research and industry enterprise has been formed to accelerate the development, education and communication of sustainable low-trophic aquaculture in the nations bordering the Atla…
Low trophic aquaculture in the spotlight in new EU funded project3 Jun 2019This week, over 70 scientists and industry professionals from 16 countries gather in Tromsø, Norway to launch the EU funded AquaVitae project.
Seychelles set for commercial aquaculture debut24 May 2019The Seychelles has announced plans to launch its aquaculture sector this summer, with production licences for five marine species scheduled to be issued in August.
FAO leader calls for fundamental changes in aquaculture26 Aug 2018A fundamental shift in the aquaculture industry is required if we are to sustainably feed the growing global population, according to Árni Mathiesen, Assistant Director-General, FAO Fisheries and Aqua…
The marine dream team3 Apr 2018Two renowned Plymouth marine research organisations have joined forces, bringing more scientific clout to the region and promising opportunities for new discoveries.
Pretty lucrative – India’s surge in ornamental fish farming7 Jun 2019We look at another side to fish farming in India – rearing ornamental species for display is proving profitable for many small-scale operators, and in particular for women, in West Bengal.
Iran to match Norway’s aquaculture output this year23 Oct 2019Iranian officials say that the country’s aquaculture output is likely to exceed 1.25 million tonnes in the 12 months up to March 2020 – a figure very similar to that of Norway.
A surge in sturgeon29 Jan 2019Sturgeon farming in Russia is booming, which is reflected by the increasing number of investment projects it is attracting, as well as growing attention from the state being directed towards the probl…
Women in aquaculture: Victoria Chomo2 May 2018Victoria Chomo, secretary of the FAO's European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission (EIFAAC) and the Central Asian and Caucasus Regional Fisheries and Aquaculture Commission (CACFish)…
Croatians to launch beluga sturgeon farm8 Dec 2017Croatian firm Poljana has unveiled plans to launch the country’s only beluga sturgeon farm and processing plant, in an investment worth some €3 million ($3.6 million).
