Funding booster for cleaner fish vaccination project. Research into the optimal formulation and delivery of vaccines to safeguard ballan wrasse from bacterial disease has been given a funding boost following […]
Novel sea lice vaccine research leaps forward to next stage. A team of experts investigating the potential of a pioneering vaccination against sea lice has secured funding to take its […]
Scottish Sea Farms celebrates double win at WiSA Awards. Scottish Sea Farms is celebrating two of its team being recognised by the Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) Awards, announced on […]
Scottish pavilion at Aqua Nor hailed a resounding success. Three-quarters of Team Scotland cohort expect to see an increase in turnover after attending major conference. A collaborative Team Scotland trade […]
SAIC celebrates a decade of its impactful skills programmes The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has boosted the skillset of almost 500 individuals across the aquaculture sector since the launch […]
Diet supplement could turn back the clock on salmon health risks. A diet supplement already consumed by humans for its anti-ageing benefits could be used to help salmon digest feed […]
Holographic cameras bring sea lice early warning system into focus. A team of researchers in Scotland is exploring the use of holographic 3D imaging, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) […]
High expectations for hemp-based salmon feed after successful first trial. A team of UK researchers is taking the next steps towards using hemp seed as a sustainable protein source for […]
SAIC consortium membership grows two-fold since doubling down on sustainability. The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has seen its membership double since rebranding in 2021 to reflect its increased focus […]
MiAlgae launch NaturAlgae Expansion sees pioneering biotech company MiAlgae launch omega-3 product, NaturAlgae Leading biotech company MiAlgae has officially launched its omega-3 product NaturAlgae to market thanks to recent expansion […]
WiSA awards celebrate female success on International Women’s Day 2023. Championing diversity and the role of women in delivering one of Scotland’s most valuable exports, Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) […]
£355K skills boost to help UK seafood producers tackle harmful algal blooms. SAIC developing standardised training for sector-wide rollout. A new training programme is being developed to help UK finfish […]
Major Scottish seafood producers join SAIC board. The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has bolstered its board with a trio of new appointments representing three of Scotland’s major salmon producers. […]
High time for Scottish salmon with new plant-based protein feed trials. In a global first, a UK producer of hemp crops is taking its first steps into the aquaculture sector […]
Research breakthrough leads to international contract win for Glasgow-based SalmoSim Spin-out publishes new study showing the benefits of using prebiotics in salmon feed SalmoSim – the start-up behind an Atlantic […]
Lochgilphead youngsters learn more about local jobs in Scottish salmon. School pupils in Lochgilphead have learned more about the huge range of local jobs in the Scottish salmon sector as […]
Harmful Algal Blooms Warning The Scottish aquaculture industry warns about the growing risk of harmful algal blooms Data-led early detection and mitigation could be key to protecting fish health The […]
Study aims to produce lice-resistant salmon. £1.7m study aims to identify genetic mechanisms that could make Atlantic salmon resistant to a key parasite. Scientists aim to identify genes that could […]
WiSA celebrates third anniversary on International Women’s Day. Celebrating the role of women in delivering one of Scotland’s most valuable exports, the Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) network marked its […]
Wrasse performance ‘exceed expectations’ at Mowi Scotland. Mowi Scotland’s production of ballan wrasse that aid in natural sea lice control has exceeded expectations. Wrasse and lumpfish – also referred to […]