Trust deems Canna salmon farm economically and environmentally "unacceptable"19 Aug 2019The National Trust for Scotland has officially opposed Mowi’s proposed plans to establish a 2,500-tonne capacity organic salmon farm off the isle of Canna.
Salmon producers seek to capitalise on Japanese appetite for Scots seafood19 Aug 2019Scottish seafood exports to Japan rose to over 2,630 tonnes last year, up from 598 tonnes in 2017, and a contingent of seafood companies heading east for the Japan Seafood Expo 2019 (21 – 23 August) i…
Benchmark chief to step down19 Aug 2019Malcolm Pye, founder and CEO of Benchmark, the aquaculture health, nutrition and genetics business, has announced that he will step down as CEO at the end of November.
Penning a new script18 Aug 2019A next generation net pen concept designed for producing salmon in offshore locations is set for its international launch at Aqua Nor. Marc Wilson, marketing manager at Gael Force, explains what makes…
Funding sought for pioneering lobster farming project15 Aug 2019Funding to allow the strategic release of over 9,000 large juvenile lobsters that have been grown in pioneering offshore aquaculture systems is currently being sought by the National Lobster Hatchery …
CP Foods India to join sustainable fishmeal standard13 Aug 2019One of India’s largest shrimp producers, CP Foods, has pledged to join the IFFO RS Improver Program (IFFO RS IP) this year, which would make it the first company in the country to apply for the intern…
The inside story: CP Foods move to total shrimp RAS31 Jul 2019The benefits of RAS aquaculture in terms of efficiency and sustainability have prompted the Thai food giant’s decision to move all of its shrimp production indoors – and it’s doing so quicker than exp…
Contract awarded for Qatari shrimp farm30 Jul 2019The contract for a farm in Qatar that has ambitions to produce up to 100,000 tonnes of shrimp a year has been awarded to ITQAN and Global Blue Technologies.
Identifying genes of interest – getting the most out of seabream17 Aug 2019Scientists studying gilthead seabream have identified groups of genes associated with weight, body fat and length-to-width ratio in the species, bringing researchers closer to understanding the genetic mechanisms that could improve aquaculture productivity.…
Space for aquaculture: harnessing the power of Nasa satellites to improve siting14 Aug 2019Ensuring secure and sustainable food supplies will be one of the key challenges for human society this century, given the combination of population growth and climate change.
Young's Seafood announces growth and sustained earnings over the 2018 financial year12 Aug 2019Young's Seafood reports £545.9 million turnover for the 2018 financial year (4.3 percent growth), and 16 percent growth in earnings between 2017 and 2018.
Aquaculture vaccine market is expected to grow seven percent between 2018-202612 Aug 2019Market forecasters estimate that the sector will reach $336 million by 2026.
Competition launched to find Scotland's top oyster opener13 Aug 2019Scottish chefs and seafood sector professionals are being encouraged to take part in Seafood Scotland’s third annual Scottish Oyster Shucking Championships.
Secondary school: learning to utilise waste in RAS9 Aug 2019The use of aquaculture-derived waste products to grow secondary crops – such as used in biofloc systems or aquaponics – can increase profits by more than 20 percent, as some of the leading proponents …
Rope-grown mussels tie up Irish MSC clean sweep5 Aug 2019The Irish rope grown mussel industry has been awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification this month.
Radical rethink of Scottish aquaculture leases launched1 Aug 2019Crown Estate Scotland has announced plans to launch “a comprehensive ‘root and branch’ review of how Scotland’s seabed is leased for aquaculture” in order to “promote sustainable development and wider…
Commercial launch for cleaner fish feed blocks15 Aug 2019A new range of cleaner fish-specific feed blocks has been launched by Vita Aqua Feeds (VAF) today.
Lumpfish paper wins Fish Site award29 Jul 2019Research into ways of assessing the welfare of farmed lumpfish has been awarded a prize by 5m Publishing, The Fish Site’s parent company.
How keyhole surgery is improving lumpfish welfare and production techniques19 Jul 2019A veterinarian at Swansea’s Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research has pioneered the use of a non-destructive method to assess the health of lumpfish broodstock.
Why lumpfish benefit from live feeds17 Jul 2019New research has revealed that lumpfish exposed to live prey and frozen sea lice prior to transfer to marine sites perform better as cleaner fish once stocked in salmon pens.
Ghanaian fish farmers seek help from big business16 Aug 2019Leaders of Ghana’s aquaculture industry recently held a consultation with the influential Association of Ghana Industries, principally in a bid to overcome problems facing tilapia farmers on Lake Volt…
Uganda holds first ever aquaponics awards16 Aug 2019Farmers in several parts of Uganda have been recognised for their outstanding performance in the country’s first ever aquaponics farming awards ceremony.
Aquaculture vaccine market is expected to grow seven percent between 2018-202612 Aug 2019Market forecasters estimate that the sector will reach $336 million by 2026.
Secondary school: learning to utilise waste in RAS9 Aug 2019The use of aquaculture-derived waste products to grow secondary crops – such as used in biofloc systems or aquaponics – can increase profits by more than 20 percent, as some of the leading proponents …
Secondary school: learning to utilise waste in RAS9 Aug 2019The use of aquaculture-derived waste products to grow secondary crops – such as used in biofloc systems or aquaponics – can increase profits by more than 20 percent, as some of the leading proponents …
Helping seaweed farming achieve its full potential: how improved practices can benefit communities, consumers and the environment12 Jul 2019We should think of seaweed as anything but the unwelcome marine “plants” their name would suggest. These oft-overlooked species within the aquaculture world have tremendously diverse commercial applic…
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.
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.
Fujitsu sets sights on remote control aquaculture18 Apr 2019A plan to establish a sea urchin and sea cucumber farm that is not dependent on human labour has been announced by Fujitsu Ltd.
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.
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).
Russia develops aquaculture feed production13 Jul 2017A new feed mill has been opened in Russia’s Karelia region in a move that will help boost the region’s aquaculture industry, according to senior state officials.
