![](https://fishfocus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fish-focus-ad-1500x180px.jpg")
Argyll firm to create eDNA lab for aquaculture sector A project is under way in Argyll to create Scotland’s first commercial laboratory for the detailed analysis of marine environmental DNA […]
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 […]
Salmon Scotland’s Tavish Scott joins Mowi as apprentice for a day. Mowi Scotland recently welcomed trade body Salmon Scotland’s chief executive, Tavish Scott, as a new apprentice, just for the […]
Head to the Highlands for Aquaculture UK. Aquaculture UK returns to Aviemore next week with a bigger than ever exhibition and record crowds expected from around the world. The biennial […]
Start-up aims to make a splash with aquaculture sensor for developing nations. A new, low-cost Internet of Things (IoT) sensor system could help the aquaculture sector in developing countries fight […]
Minister to open Aquaculture UK conference. Scotland’s Rural Affairs Minister, Mairi Gougeon, will head an exciting line-up of speakers at Aquaculture UK, which gets underway in Aviemore in two months. […]
Funding to help save Scotland’s iconic wild salmon from further decline. The latest phase of a fund to help save Scotland’s iconic wild salmon by restoring habitats, providing protection from predators, […]
Scottish mackerel sector calls for resolution to quota share dispute. Following the recent setting of the total allowable catch (TAC) of North-east Atlantic mackerel (and blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring) […]
Funding secured to extend programme enhancing aquaculture’s IoT capabilities. A business support initiative, designed to boost the adoption of cyber-secure Internet of Things (IoT) technologies among SMEs, has secured additional […]
Ian Murray visits Western Isles salmon farm to explore sector’s local economy support. Shadow Scotland Secretary Ian Murray saw first-hand how farm-raised salmon is boosting coastal communities during a visit to […]
Innovation in aquaculture tops the agenda during Norway visit Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform, and Islands Mairi Gougeon has been seeing first-hand the latest innovations in Norwegian […]
Scottish aquaculture mission to Norway aims for global growth. A Scottish Government-backed delegation is travelling to Norway this week to showcase the strength of the country’s aquaculture supply chain and […]
Salmon sector welcomes Scottish Government’s new aquaculture vision. The Scottish Government has today published its long-term vision for the nation’s aquaculture sector, recognising its “crucial role” in contributing to food […]
Scotland’s salmon farmers unite in ‘Seafood Coalition’ to challenge proposed marine ban with petition. Scotland’s salmon farmers have joined forces with fishers to challenge the proposed SNP/Green ban on commercial […]
Bakkafrost Scotland shortlisted in two categories in Aquaculture Awards 2023 Bakkafrost Scotland has been shortlisted in two categories in the 2023 Aquaculture Awards – Animal Welfare and Fish Farmer of […]
Shetland’s vital seafood industries will be crippled by the introduction of strict new conservation zones where all fishing and aquaculture activity is set to be banned, with hundreds of jobs […]
Two of Bakkafrost Scotland’s rising stars are celebrating significant industry accolades this week after picking up key sector awards. Freshwater Optimiser, Charlotte Bolton, was named ‘Rising Star of the Year’ […]
Scottish aquaculture now economically more important than sea fishing. A note by Tony Mackay, economist from Inverness: 1. Marine Scotland, which is part of the Scottish Government, recently published a […]
New fund goes live to help save Scotland’s king of fish. A new fund will open for applications tomorrow (WED) to help save Scotland’s iconic wild salmon. Salmon Scotland’s ‘wild […]
Scottish youngsters to learn more about jobs in salmon sector. School pupils across Scotland will have the opportunity to learn more about the huge range of jobs in the salmon […]
Fish Focus is an online communications, marketing, news and information platform offering a wide range of services for the seafood sector covering all aspects of aquaculture, commercial fishing, seafood processing and the route to market. Follow us on social media platforms for Fish Focus, Aquaculture Focus and Seafood Focus.
