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Transatlantic genomic divergence in lumpfish. Historically harvested for roe, lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) has recently gained popularity as a biological control for sea lice in Atlantic salmon aquaculture across the North Atlantic. […]
New use for lumpfish. It has long proved difficult to find other uses for lumpfish (lumpsucker) once it has finished its mission as a lice eater in fish farms. Now […]
Icelandic lower catch advice for lumpfish. Iceland’s Marine and Freshwater Research Institute advises that the total catch of female lumpfish for the fishing year 2022/2023 should be no more than […]
Now is the time to put research into practice, say international lumpfish experts. The use of lumpfish is a key tool in the management of sea lice across international aquaculture, […]
Icelandic small-scale lumpfish fishery regains MSC certification. A small scale lumpfish fishery based in Iceland has regained MSC certification, after making the necessary improvements in the past years to meet […]
Aquaculture study findings shed light on lumpfish welfare. New research from aquaculture experts at the University of Stirling could help improve the welfare of farmed lumpfish – a species vital […]
Ocean Matters produces record number of lumpfish. Ocean Matters – the Anglesey based ‘cleaner fish’ specialist – finished 2019 on a high by harvesting harvested their 2,000,000th lumpfish. According to […]
BioMar eliminates cataracts in lumpfish with a new feed diet. Cataracts are unfortunately a common eye condition in lumpfish affecting at least 60% and as much 100% of fish with […]
Mowi Scotland Buys Lumpfish Facility – Mowi Scotland has announced the purchase of Ocean Matters aquaculture facility located in Anglesey, North Wales, which will form an important addition to Mowi’s “cleanerfish” […]
Lumpfish genome mapped. The entire DNA sequence encoding the genes (genome) of the lumpfish (lumpsucker) has now been mapped, enabling the study of all the genes that contribute to traits […]
Amar Seafood acquires Otter Ferry Seafish Ltd. Canadian fish farmer Amar Seafood has acquired Otter Ferry Seafish Ltd., a pioneering Scottish marine hatchery with a rich history of innovation in […]
Lighting up marine organisms. Animals that are experiencing physical damage or early signs of stress can be visually identified using excitation light that induces fluorescence, research at Nofima shows. There […]
Arnarlax finalises sustainable linked facility agreement. Arnarlax ehf., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Icelandic Salmon AS, successfully signed a Sustainable Linked Facility agreement aimed at refinancing existing loan facilities. The new […]
GroaQqua delivers a new-design feeding barge to exposed area in Iceland. GroAqua has delivered a 480 ton feeding barge to Icelandic company Háafell. The barge is located in Ísafjørður in […]
Salmon farmer’s seaweed scheme wins M&S award Scottish Sea Farms has been recognised at the M&S Select Farm Awards 2023 for a pioneering trial to encourage the settlement of seaweed […]
Artificial reefs to help boost Baltic fisheries. Much to the fishers’ dismay, cod populations in the Baltic Sea have been decreasing since the 1990s. The reasons are many, including habitat […]
Potential for new crab industry in Finnmark The goal is to turn a problem into not just an asset, but a luxury product. Barely a year and a critical molt […]
New general manager for Benchmark Genetics Iceland. Benchmark Genetics Iceland HF is pleased to announce the appointment of Benedikt (Benni) Hálfdanarson as General Manager, starting 1st of March. With a proven […]
Háafell in Iceland signs contract for a new feeding barge from JT electric. Háafell has signed a contract with JT electric to deliver a new-design feeding barge, equipped with its […]
Cleaner fish trial looks to AI and imaging technology to help pick best delousers. A new video tool will reveal the best candidates for one of the most important jobs […]
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