Marine scientists have found that the cumulative sound from devices used to deter seals from fish farms on the west coast of Scotland may have had unintended consequences for other […]
Scottish salmon farmers to review the use of acoustic devices – The Scottish salmon farming sector is to review the use of acoustic devices deployed on farms to deter seals. […]
Seal deterrent trials to protect gill net fishery The findings of acoustic seal deterrent trials undertaken in an inshore gill net fishery have been published by the Marine Management Organisation […]
New measures to protect Baltic porpoises. From 26 February, new measures to protect Baltic Proper harbour porpoises from being caught in fishing operations come into effect. Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans […]
Ace Aquatec welcomes SSPO announcement of industry-wide move to next generation of acoustic deterrent devices Ace Aquatec, the award-winning developer of technology that accelerates the adoption of responsible marine practices, […]
SSPO Update on use of ADDs The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) has announced that the sector is no longer using acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) that may have been considered […]
Seiche Ltd’s specialist team of personnel and equipment have mobilised to two key vessels on Ørsted’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm site. Their purpose is to manage Ørsted’s commitment to […]
Scottish tech entrepreneurs back Ace Aquatec. Double Queen’s Award for Enterprise winner Ace Aquatec develops innovative ethical technology products used by fish farm operators in the UK and across […]
PFA calls for Greenpeace collaboration following ‘misleading’ report. As the Fisheries Bill moves through the UK Parliament, the Pelagic Freezer-trawler Association (PFA) has published an open letter calling for a […]
Shieldaig fish farm developer claims “disingenuous” say opponents. Opponents of a fish farm extension in Wester Ross have accused developers of submitting “disingenuous or incorrect” evidence to lend weight to […]
Ace Aquatec set to stun in Boston. Scottish aquaculture technology supplier, Ace Aquatec, is set to attend their first US exhibition; Seafood Expo North America to introduce their award-winning in-water […]
Protective netting reducing seal culls, reports salmon farmer. Scottish Sea Farms has seen a reduction in the number of seals culled to protect farmed salmon stocks, latest figures show, following […]
Ace Aquatec opens first office in Chile. Scottish aquaculture technology supplier Ace Aquatec has announced that it has opened its first regional office in Chile. This is the first office […]