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SAIC strengthens scientific panel with five new appointments. The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has bolstered its Independent Scientific Panel (SISP) by recruiting five industry experts to join the board, […]
Active Fishermen join Future of Our Inshore Fisheries steering group. Six active fishermen from across the country have been invited to join the steering group of the Future of Our […]
A new wave of talent. Scotland’s next generation encouraged to consider careers in aquaculture. An inspirational new employment campaign has been launched today (22nd January), designed to encourage young people […]
WiSA to launch inaugural mentoring programme. Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) will begin a series of Scottish Government-supported diversity initiatives with the launch of a new mentoring programme in January […]
Grants Oak Smoked wins two more esteemed awards. The smoked salmon company has capped off an extraordinary year by winning two gold medals at the International Taste Awards. The Italian-based […]
Impact of innovative feeds on salmon health. Scientists are testing whether oils from microalgae and genetically modified (GM) oilseed crops could provide beneficial omega-3 for salmon – and, in turn, […]
SAIC reels in £10 million funding for sustainable growth in aquaculture • SAIC secures £10 million in public funding for next five years to support innovation; • Innovation centre will […]
A Taste of Scotland in Miami. Seafood Scotland and Scottish Development International (SDI) alongside Scotland’s national chef, Gary Maclean, will kicked off a week of trade promotion activities in Miami, […]
Ace Aquatec wins Global Aquaculture Alliance Innovation Award. Scottish aquaculture technology innovator Ace Aquatec won the Global Aquaculture Alliance Innovation Award at the GAA’s GOAL conference in Chennai, India on […]
SSPO defends Scots farmers over fish diet claim. The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation says a new report by the Dutch-based Changing Markets Foundation on fish diets and their impact on […]
Wester Ross Fisheries on the Beeb! BBC2 programme highlights the importance of export from rural Scotland featuring Wester Ross Fisheries Wester Ross Fisheries Ltd., the oldest independent salmon farmer in […]
MSC North Sea cod certificate suspended. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certificates for North Sea cod fisheries will be suspended after stocks dropped below the safe biological level. The suspension […]
Fisheries bodies push ministers for maximum Brexit benefits. The Scottish fishing industry united today (Thurs) to press ministers to maximise the opportunities for the UK outside the Common Fisheries Policy, […]
ShuckOff success at Stranraer Oyster Festival A team of chefs and oyster growers and producers took part in the third Scottish Oyster Shucking Championships at the weekend (Saturday 14th September) […]
Fishers have key role to play in science research. By Dr Steven Mackinson, Chief Scientific Officer, Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association. One of the biggest breakthroughs for fisheries in recent times […]
North Sea herring fishery draws to a close. The UK North Sea herring fishery is now drawing to a close with most vessels expected to have finished their quota by […]
SSA welcomes promise that ‘your fish will get through.’ Scottish Seafood Association chief executive Jimmy Buchan today welcomed assurances from the Prime Minister that fresh seafood would not be held […]
Use of UK fish and shellfish celebrated as top 3 fish and chip shops in new Seasonal UK Seafood Award category are announced. The UK’s top three fish and chip […]
Shucking heck – we’re back for a third year! The Scottish Oyster Shucking Championships are taking place on Saturday the 14th of September, festival goers will be able to cheer […]
Killers at sea: Harmful algal blooms and their impact on aquaculture. Industry, government response to HABs employs space-age tech and old-fashioned vigilance. Norway’s salmon industry hit the headlines for the […]
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