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‘Virtual taxonomist’ in training to protect fish farms from toxic algal blooms. A hi-tech underwater device that scans water samples for potentially dangerous algae blooms – the first of its […]
Strong second quarter for Norwegian land-based salmon farmer. Norwegian land-based farmed Bue Salmon has concluded another quarter with strong results, including the completion of its first harvest. In May and […]
Livestock and aquaculture sectors’ 11 innovation priorities identified. The livestock and aquaculture sectors’ research and innovation eleven priorities have been identified in a new report. “Livestock and Aquaculture innovation: the […]
Liberia engagement with FAO on aquaculture. The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) in Liberia has held a successful bilateral engagement with Manuel Barange, Assistant Director […]
BlueInvest Africa showcases the potential of the blue economy. Earlier this month, BlueInvest Africa returned for its second edition in Kenya. For two days, the little coastal city of Diani became […]
Hybrid vessel order boost for Scottish shipbuilding and salmon in marine firms deal. A leading Scottish aquaculture support company has awarded a multi-million pound contract for a new hybrid workboat to […]
Challenging conditions begin to improve in Global aquaculture as demand increases and costs normalise. According to a recent RaboResearch report, the global aquaculture industry is experiencing positive trends as demand […]
American Industrial Partners to acquire Aker BioMarine’s feed ingredients business. American Industrial Partners (AIP), a global industrials investor, has acquired an ownership position in Aker BioMarine’s Feed Ingredients segment (Feed […]
Garware launches ropes for mussel farming. The ropes for the seeds of the Chilean mussel – endemic to southern Chile – is the recent development of Garware Technical Fibres. The […]
Is there a future for Scottish farmed scallops? One area of Scottish shellfish aquaculture that would seem to have good potential for growth is king and queen scallop production – […]
Hatcheries can boost wild salmon numbers but reduce diversity, studies find. The ability of salmon hatcheries to increase wild salmon abundance may come at the cost of reduced diversity among […]
Uncertainty over two fish farm support sites in Western Isles. Around 80 jobs could go at two fish farms in the Western Isles, following a decision to ‘temporarily close’ the […]
Icelandic land-based salmon farmer secures equity private placement. Icelandic salmon farmer LAXEY, has announced the successful completion of a € ~6 million Equity Private Placement, to initiate construction of its […]
Aquapurna, a German company, is transforming shrimp farming with a sustainable, holistic, and technology-driven approach. Using its innovative Smart Reef System, which reproduces the natural shrimp habitat, the company produces high-quality, […]
RS Aqua has launched the smartlink®EE for aquaculture in conjunction with Cyclops Marine. The smartlink®EE range of load sensors is engineered to meet the unique demands of aquaculture environments. These innovative sensors are designed to provide accurate load monitoring, enhancing both […]
NES to deliver battery package to live fish carrier. Norway-based shipowner and operator AquaShip/Intership has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems AS (NES) to deliver a deck-based battery energy storage system to […]
Breeding better oysters in the USA. NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service launched a new, state-of-the-art Northeast Oyster Breeding Centre in June 2024. The centre […]
ASC’s growing impact comes to life in new visual dashboard. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is excited to launch its new Impact Dashboard, showcasing updated features such as comparison tools, interactive maps […]
Shetland mussel farming sector rides the crest of a wave Shetland is by far Scotland’s biggest farmed mussel producing region – and according to the managing director of one of […]
Proximar Seafood triples standing biomass. Proximar Seafood AS is announcing its fourth production update following the successful initiation of production of Atlantic salmon in its Oyama-facility in Japan in October […]
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