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Study on how salmon lice develop treatment resistance. Researchers have constructed a computer model than simulates salmon lice as they evolve resistance to pesticides in salmon farms throughout southern Norway. […]
New pen concept to combat salmon lice. Northern Lights Salmon and Sørrollnesfisk are launching together with AKVA group Egersund Net and Framo OptiCage, a new pen concept against salmon lice. “We […]
Salmon secrete substances that attract sea lice. New research has enhanced our understanding of why sea lice are predominantly attracted to salmon. The study investigates the chemicals released by Atlantic salmon […]
Salmon farms do not cause sea lice on wild salmon. An extensive literature review has identified overestimates of the effects of sea lice from salmon farms on wild Atlantic salmon. The study, which […]
Skin cell discovery could help Atlantic salmon fend off sea lice. A distant cousin of Atlantic salmon could hold the key to improving their resistance to sea lice, a study suggests. […]
No lice treatment needed with submersible salmon pens. Recent findings have reinforced the effectiveness of deep farming, specifically through the Nautilus concept, in eliminating the need for lice treatments in […]
Atlantic Salmon Trust response to Scottish sea lice consultation. Last week the Atlantic Salmon Trust submitted its formal, technical response to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency’s (SEPA) consultation on ‘Detailed proposals […]
Are viruses keeping sea lice at bay in wild salmon? More than 30 previously unknown RNA viruses in sea lice have been identified by University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers. […]
Study aims to produce lice-resistant salmon. £1.7m study aims to identify genetic mechanisms that could make Atlantic salmon resistant to a key parasite. Scientists aim to identify genes that could […]
Wild salmon protection zones and sea lice thresholds proposed for Scotland. Protecting Scotland’s wild Atlantic salmon is a ‘national priority’, said SEPA – Scotland’s environmental watchdog, launching a consultation recently […]
Photo Helge Skodvin/ Nofima Drawing on the natural abilities of Pacific salmon to fight sea lice Do Pacific salmon species carry a secret they could share with Atlantic salmon? What […]
British Colombia salmon farmers criticise lice report. The BC Salmon Farmers Association has responded to a recent report making what it says are ‘inaccurate and unsupported claims’ about how salmon […]
Kelly Cove Salmon gains renewal of aquaculture licence. Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd – part of Cooke Aquaculture – says it is pleased that the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and […]
Snorkel salmon pens reduce sea lice infestation. Physically separating salmon from salmon louse larvae reduces infestation of salmon by 75 percent compared with a normal sea cage, according to an […]
Marine heatwaves multiply problems with salmon farming. Article in Dagens Næringsliv February 25: The sea is getting warmer – it causes even bigger problems for both farmed salmon and the environment. […]
Icelandic Salmon Reports Strong Q4 Recovery, Secures €65M in Financing Ending a challenging year with a stable biological situation Icelandic Salmon is the parent company of Arnarlax and its subsidiaries, […]
Mowi reports loss of 27,000 salmon. Approximately 27,000 farmed salmon have escaped from one of Mowi’s farms off the coast of Norway, prompting the company to offer a reward for […]
Smoked salmon risotto with pea pesto. A dish that looks pretty, tastes delicious, is healthy and is very easy to make. Recipe courtesy Mowi Prep and cooking time; 30 minutes […]
Kimchi fried rice with salmon. This simple salmon recipe ramps up the flavour with the addition of kimchi and is full of heart healthy ingredients. Recipe courtesy Mowi Prep and […]
Concerns over the long-term viability of the salmon farming industry in Scotland. The slow rate of progress in improving the regulation and enforcement of the Scottish salmon farming industry needs […]
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