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 […]
Eating Scottish caught herring and mackerel could help health and climate. Scientists who have calculated the UK’s “lost” nutrients from fish exports for the first time are calling for a […]
Salmon farmers thank MPs for visiting Western Isles salmon farm. Members of Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee have visited Loch Erisort salmon farm, as part of a fact-finding visit to the Western […]
Amar Seafood acquires Otter Ferry Seafish Ltd. Canadian fish farmer Amar Seafood has acquired Otter Ferry Seafish Ltd., a pioneering Scottish marine hatchery with a rich history of innovation in […]
Scientists address sea lice issues at national workshop. A workshop on sea lice that brought together researchers, industry, regulators and policy makers has sought to offer solutions to the growing […]
Scottish Shellfish launches new consumer website. Scottish Shellfish has launched a new consumer website to help promote the benefits that mussels bring. Scottish Shellfish is a co-operative of mussel and […]
Inspiring the nation and a whole new generation to eat Scottish Mussels. Eat Scottish Shellfish Campaign was created by the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group, to help raise awareness of Scottish […]
Scottish Fish Farm Production Survey 2023. An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland. The Scottish Government published the Scottish Fish Farm Production Survey 2023, yesterday. The publication details statistics on the […]
Scottish salmon £1 billion investment delivers best survival rate for four years. Investment of nearly £1 billion on fish health and welfare has helped deliver the best survival rate for Scottish […]
Two from aquaculture sector awarded Nuffield Farming Scholarship. The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has announced the appointment of 24 new Scholars for 2025, two of whom are from the aquaculture […]
DNA modelling drives seabed sampling evolution. A new environmental-DNA (e-DNA) approach for monitoring the seabed conditions around marine fish farms could significantly speed up the assessment of sediment samples, enabling […]
Hundreds of Lochaber pupils sample careers in the Scottish salmon sector More than 650 pupils from Lochaber discovered a wide range of local jobs in the Scottish salmon sector, helping ensure […]
Lochaber youngsters learn more about local jobs in Scottish salmon sector. More than 650 pupils from Lochaber will have the opportunity to learn more about the huge range of local jobs […]
Argyll Food Festival returns to celebrate Scottish flavours. The highly anticipated Argyll Food Festival returns to Oban on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September. Organised by Food From Argyll, this two-day […]
UK onshore salmon project at risk over ‘factory farm’ claims. Animal rights campaigners win a judicial review over pioneering £120m scheme at Grimsby port, reports the Guardian. On former railway […]
Aldi invests in British seafood industry. Aldi has invested more than £45 million in the British seafood industry over the past 12 months. This increased investment is part of the […]
Resilience and innovation underpin Shetland seafood and shellfish growing sector Overcoming the ramifications of Brexit in terms of exporting product to the EU and ensuring a reliable ferry service to […]
Loch Duart brings its unrivalled salmon to Seafood Expo Asia for the first time. Farm plans to grow exports in the continent as it showcases in Singapore. Loch Duart is […]
UK fisheries minister explores how Shetland salmon farming boosts local economy. New UK fisheries minister Daniel Zeichner saw up close how farm-raised salmon is boosting coastal communities during a visit […]