Scottish aquaculture sector looks to land new talent 22 Jan 2020 A new employment campaign has been launched today to encourage young people in Scotland to take up careers in the aquaculture sector.
Assessing the benefits of blockchain in northern Europe's seafood sector 15 Jan 2020 A new project has been launched to investigate the use of new technologies – such as blockchain, internet of things and artificial intelligence – for seafood businesses in the far north of Europe.
Seagrass shows potential in sea cucumber diets 14 Jan 2020 Seagrass debris has the potential to improve the culture of sea cucumbers, according to new research.
Tackling shellfish safety concerns 9 Jan 2020 Three projects that aim to improve shellfish-related food safety have been funded by Canada’s Ministry of Agriculture and Genome British Columbia.
Countering threats to shellfish production 3 Jan 2020 How Maine’s leading oyster producers are pioneering new methods to overcome the latest biological, climactic and social challenges to face the sector.
Genetic diversity is vital for adapting to climate change 31 Dec 2019 Maintaining broad genetic diversity among farmed mussel populations will allow them to adapt to the acidification of the oceans, according to new research.
Shellfish safety pioneers adapt self-driving car technology 30 Dec 2019 The same technology that powers facial recognition and self-driving cars may soon help Maine's shellfish industry protect people from the dangerous effects of harmful algal blooms, according to researchers at Maine’s Big…
A deep dive into Canada’s aquaculture future 25 Dec 2019 Following Canada’s general election in October, members of the aquaculture industry have called for an updated Aquaculture Act that will allow the sector to address climate change, rural economic development and prioritise stable growth nationwide.…
Urbanisation shown to directly affect heavy metals in mussels 20 Dec 2019 Urbanisation may be a source of stress for mussels according to a study of the bivalves off six beaches in southeast Brazil.
Study supports co-culture of sea cucumbers and snails 16 Dec 2019 The co-culture of sandfish sea cucumbers and Babylon snails (Babylonia areolata) looks promising, according to the authors of a new study.
Could squid pigment help to combat Listeria? 9 Dec 2019 The pigments that colour the skin of squids and other invertebrates, called ommochromes, could be used in the food and health sectors for their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
Mussels prove vulnerable to contagious cancers 6 Dec 2019 A new study has found that contagious cancers can rapidly, and widely, spread through shellfish species, including mussels.
Helping mussel farmers reach critical mass 20 Nov 2019 A 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 aquaculture 20 Nov 2019 How tech is transforming our understanding of the ecological benefits delivered by New England’s renowned shellfish farming sector
SAIC secures second 5-year term 18 Nov 2019 The 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 producer 12 Nov 2019 Oceano 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.
Scotland’s best shellfish: winners announced 1 Nov 2019 The producers of Scotland’s finest oysters – both native and Pacific – and mussels were announced yesterday at the Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers’ annual conference in Oban.
Scotland's best shellfish to be decided at Oban event 30 Oct 2019 Scotland’s shellfish farmers will descend on Oban this week, to vie for the crown of best oyster and best mussel producer, as part of the Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers (ASSG) annual conference.
Can shellfish aquaculture save coastal bays? 25 Oct 2019 A recent study has confirmed that mussel and oyster farming can play a key role in improving water quality by removing hundreds of tonnes of nitrogen from coastal bays and estuaries.
Oysters growers lose battle to use neonicotinoid 22 Oct 2019 Officials in Washington state have approved an agreement that will prohibit oyster growers from spraying a neonicotinoid pesticide to kill shrimp in Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor.
