Pure Salmon announces new facility in Africa17 Jul 2019Plans to establish the first ever salmon RAS project in Africa - capable of producing 20,000 tonnes a year - have been announced by Pure Salmon
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.
Scots sites top Mowi profits in Q216 Jul 2019The world's largest salmon farming firm has reported that Scotland was its most profitable salmon farming location in the second quarter, with 16,000 tonnes harvested at an EBIT of €2.90 per kilo.
Salmon sector braced for no-deal Brexit11 Jul 2019Representatives of Scotland’s seafood sector met Michael Gove MP, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and senior officials in London today (11 July) to discuss planning for …
Breakthrough for Scots seeking ASC approval11 Jul 2019Salmon which have spent part of the juvenile stage of their lives in freshwater lochs (or lakes) may now be eligible for Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification.
RTFS vaccine begins field trials11 Jul 2019A consortium in Scotland is taking a significant step toward the development of a commercial vaccine for rainbow trout fry syndrome (RTFS) – a pervasive disease among trout.
Habituation is key: how to get the most out of lumpfish11 Jul 2019A new study has shown that lumpfish who have habituated to their surroundings will consume more sea lice and exhibit less biological stress.
Fresh hope for combatting listeria in smoked salmon10 Jul 2019A new method for preventing the spread of listeria in smoked salmon and trout has been developed by a team of Spanish researchers.
A $200 million boost to salmon feed sustainability10 Jul 2019Veramaris has opened its new algal oil production facility in Blair, Nebraska today.
Mowi to move contentious salmon sites9 Jul 2019Mowi, the world’s largest salmon farming company, has revealed plans to relocate two of its salmon farm sites to locations more appropriate for modern day aquaculture.
Scottish Salmon Company up for sale9 Jul 2019The Scottish Salmon Company is considering a number of offers for all or part of its business its owners revealed yesterday.
Salmon farmer recognised for community role5 Jul 2019One of Scotland’s leading independent salmon producers has received recognition for its commitment to local community projects.
Salmon surge helps Norway shatter seafood record4 Jul 2019A surge in the sales of both farmed Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout helped Norway record its best ever six month period for seafood exports.
Zinc and omega-3s could be key to gut and gill health2 Jul 2019A new report shows that ensuring sufficient levels of zinc and long chain omega-3 fatty acids in salmon feed can help improve the gut and gill health of salmon and reduce losses when smolts are transf…
A new era for salmon consumers2 Jul 2019Consumers are now able to find out the precise environmental footprint of certain farmed salmon products – right down to the feeds they’ve been eating – by scanning a QR code in the supermarket.
Royal approval for Aqua Nor 20191 Jul 2019His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon will be present at the official opening of the Aqua Nor exhibition on 20 August.
Canada's aquaculture ventures fail to meet sustainability goals27 Jun 2019According to researchers from Dalhousie University, there is virtually no evidence to support decades-long narratives about the sustainability of finfish aquaculture in Canada.
Calling all fish vets26 Jun 2019The Fish Vet Group is currently looking to hire an aquatic veterinary surgeon or experienced fish health biologist to work alongside their industry-leading fish health team in Inverness.
Feed giant teams up with insect protein producer25 Jun 2019Cargill and InnovaFeed have announced that they will collaborate to jointly market fish feed which includes insect protein, enabling both partners to support the growth of sustainable aquaculture.
Benchmark to close cleanerfish facility25 Jun 2019Despite “challenging conditions in the shrimp markets” and plans to close its Shetland lumpfish breeding facility, Benchmark has reported encouraging half-year results.
