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HUON secures aquaculture License in WA off the Houtman Abrolhos Islands in Western Australia, where they plan to farm Yellowtail Kingfish. Huon Aquaculture CEO Peter Bender said, “We are excited […]
Peppermint shrimp have been identified by scientists as the ‘cleaner shrimp’ with the most talent for reducing parasites and chemical use in farmed fish, according to an article by James […]
Norway to export fish farming equipment to an organic salmon farm in Ireland. Export Credit Norway has financed the sale of Norwegian fish farming equipment to fish farming company Bradán […]
PG Flow Solutions supply BWTS for a new wellboat (Live Fish Carrier)- The contract awarded by Norwegian shipyard Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted is to supply the ballast water treatment system (BWTS) […]
SEAPA gain international growth as their innovative aquaculture shellfish system receive recognition and global growth driven by the increased demand for premium oysters. SEAPA the Adelaide based aquaculture company are […]
Loch Duart runner up in Best Rural Food Business Award. The independent salmon farming company based in Sutherland and the Hebrides, has been named as runner up in the Best […]
Scottish Cabinet Secretary visits Orkney to see progress of new high-energy Cooke Aquaculture site The Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy, Fergus Ewing, recently visited Cooke Aquaculture’s Orkney headquarters […]
The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre has announced that team SAIC is growing with the appointment of three new key team members, Susan Ward, David Macfarlane and Hazel Peat. Susan Ward […]
SSPO comment on SEPA compliance report with a comment from the chief executive SSPO comment on SEPA compliance report by Julie Hesketh-Laird, chief executive of Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation: “SEPA’s […]
Dr Diane Morrison appointed MD for Marine Harvest Canada West Dr Diane Morrison has been appointed Managing Director for Marine Harvest Canada. She replaces Vincent Erenst, who is departing the […]
ASC launches New Improver Programme – The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) yesterday officially launched its new Improver Programme, an initiative to facilitate accessibility of the standard by helping producers that are […]
New study highlights importance of salmon farming to rural areas A study commissioned by Scottish Sea Farms and undertaken by independent economic and development consultants Imani Development provides a new […]
Gael Force celebrate Outstanding Award win. Gael Force Group has scooped the honour of Outstanding Performing Business (25+ employees) at the annual Highland Business Awards in Inverness – the second […]
Skretting Aquaculture Research Centre RAS facilities are set to accelerate knowledge and support growth. To enable researchers to conduct precise experiments on its latest closed system feed formulations in strict, […]
Inverlussa achieves prestigious accreditation. The company, one of Scotland’s leading workboat operators, has attained ISO 45001. The new international standard was only released in March 2018 and the company says […]
Politicians to demand overhaul of regulations governing Scotland’s salmon farming industry, according to a newspaper report. The Sunday Post says an inquiry into the £1.8 billion industry by Holyrood’s Rural […]
A short course in fisheries and aquaculture entitled ‘An Introduction to Fisheries and Aquaculture’ will be held at the University of Malta’s Department of Biology from October 23 to December […]
A new honey and bumble bee project for Loch Duart as Plan Bee work with the salmon farm to grow Uist & Sutherland bee populations In a first for Scottish […]
A ground breaking breeding programme by Scottish Sea Farms, alongside Marine Harvest Scotland, has received a Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) award. In collaboration with the University of […]
SAIC travel grants enable sharing of Aquaculture PHD findings far and wide. Among many other collaborative activities, the Scottish Aquaculture and Innovation Centre provides financial assistance to students wishing to […]
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