Salmon farmers take fast track to success13 Oct 2018The first graduates of a unique fast-track training programme have taken up their new positions as salmon farm managers.
A fresh way of funding fish farm investments12 Oct 2018An Irish organic salmon farmer has used a novel means to finance the purchase of new state-of-the-art equipment.
Ready to Muck in11 Oct 2018Clara McGhee has recently started working on a salmon farm off the Isle of Muck. In the first installment of a new series for The Fish Site she describes the route that took her one of the most isolat…
Solberg steps down10 Oct 2018Marit Solberg, chief operating officer for Marine Harvest’s Canadian, Scottish, Irish and Faroese farming operations, has announced her retirement today.
A new candidate for commercial aquaculture?15 Oct 2018A project seeking to close the breeding cycle of the European spiny lobster is showing promising results and may help both to support coastal diversification opportunities and encourage restoration of…
A plant-based solution to shrimp health02 Oct 2018A plant-based water conditioner that protects shrimp larvae and post-larvae against stress and health threats is now available in Mexico and Thailand.
A seismic shift in shrimp farming28 Sep 2018Charoen Pokphands Foods (CPF) has announced plans to stop farming shrimp in outdoor facilities within the next five years.
ASC streamlines Vietnamese certification scheme27 Sep 2018A new collaborative project designed to help fish and shrimp farmers in Vietnam achieve ASC certification has been launched today.
Women in aquaculture: Kyra Hoevenaars08 Oct 2018In the course of a decade in aquaculture Kyra Hoevenaars has worked with all manner of fish species in some of the most politically turbulent countries on the planet
Milkfish congress offers glimmer of hope for the Philippines02 Oct 2018With government backing, milkfish farming could offer a lifeline to Filipinos at a time when the country is facing severe fish shortages, according to the Philippine’s biggest aquaculture sector.
Double first for Dutch kingfish farm26 Sep 2018The ASC has welcomed the first Dutch farm to its programme after Kingfish Zeeland achieved seriola certification.
New standard set for Mediterranean species20 Sep 2018The ASC has today announced the launch of a new standard for the production of sea bass, sea bream and meagre.
Native oyster initiative gains traction09 Oct 2018A million native oysters (Ostrea edulis) are due to be planted off the south coast of England next year, in a bid to boost the UK's dwindling population of the prized bivalves.
Celebrating Scottish shellfish08 Oct 2018Scotland’s shellfish growing sector should be “celebrated” for the ecosystem services and the healthy food it provides, according to a leading politician.
Critical mass sought for mussel farming05 Oct 2018A commercially viable pilot plan for developing mussel farming in Scotland has taken a step forward.
A showcase of Scotland's best shellfish05 Oct 2018The producers of the best shellfish in Scotland were honoured last night as part of a competition that took place as part of the Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers’ annual conference.
Closing the ballan wrasse breeding cycle09 Aug 2018Two of Scotland’s leading fish farming companies have helped to close the cycle of ballan wrasse – successfully breeding from farm-raised broodstock.
Lumpfish papers win Swansea awards02 Aug 2018Papers relating to cleanerfish production achieved a clean sweep at this year’s awards for Swansea University’s best undergraduate dissertations on fisheries and aquaculture.
A Treasury of cleaner fish facts 01 Jun 2018Jim Treasurer, editor of the first ever comprehensive review of the use of wrasse, lumpsuckers and other cleanerfish species on salmon farms, explains the significance of the new book
Cleaner fish take centre stage at Aviemore24 May 2018The health, welfare and deployment of cleaner fish on salmon farms were the subjects of a Q&A session at today’s Aquaculture UK conference in Aviemore.
Tanzania to tackle non-native tilapia strains08 Oct 2018Tanzania is to adopt recommendations for conserving the unique genetic diversity of its tilapia stocks in order to safeguard the country’s food security.
The future of fish farming in Myanmar03 Oct 2018Myanmar faces a choice of either continuing to sustainably increase its aquaculture production or to shift its focus towards more intensive methods which will allow it to cater for the ever-growing de…
ASC streamlines Vietnamese certification scheme27 Sep 2018A new collaborative project designed to help fish and shrimp farmers in Vietnam achieve ASC certification has been launched today.
Women in aquaculture: Benedicta Peter-Ugheoke25 Sep 2018Not content with merely transforming an abandoned fish farm into a thriving catfish-farming cluster, Benedicta Peter-Ugheoke is also an aquaculture trainer and consultant who has helped encourage many…
Women in aquaculture: Dr Flower Msuya 06 Aug 2018Dr Flower Msuya, chairperson and facilitator at the Zanzibar Seaweed Cluster Initiative (ZaSCI) works in villages in Zanzibar to study climate change, modify farming methods and add value to seaweed. …
Lumpfish papers win Swansea awards02 Aug 2018Papers relating to cleanerfish production achieved a clean sweep at this year’s awards for Swansea University’s best undergraduate dissertations on fisheries and aquaculture.
From fish waste to fuel26 Jul 2018A project that is looking into to both produce microalgae for fish feed and turn fish by-products into biodiesel is yielding promising results.
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.
Salmon farms linked to "urchin barrens" 17 Aug 2018Waste from salmon farms can lead to aggregations of sea urchins and a distinct drop in benthic biodiversity, according to a new research paper.
Urchin confidential11 Jul 2017Samantha Andrews blind tastes sea urchin roes on behalf of The Fish Site.
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 team03 Apr 2018Two renowned Plymouth marine research organisations have joined forces, bringing more scientific clout to the region and promising opportunities for new discoveries.
Women in aquaculture: Victoria Chomo02 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 farm08 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.
Russia aims to increase aquaculture production to 700,000 tonnes10 Jul 2017The Russian government has announced plans to boost the country’s aquaculture industry, aiming to reach an annual production of about 700,000 tonnes of fish and seafood by 2030.
