Wider economic impacts of aquaculture. The aquaculture sector contributed approximately £885 million to the wider Scottish economy and supported 11,700 jobs in 2018, according to new research. The Marine Scotland […]
New scheme to help Scots aquaculture sector preserve stock. Aquaculture businesses affected by the collapse of international markets due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can apply to cover the costs […]
Duo appointed to lead Women in Scottish Aquaculture network. Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) – a grassroots network aimed at promoting diversity, supporting men and women in their careers, and […]
Clinical chemistry could shift aquaculture’s approach to fish health. Researchers in Scotland are working towards a significant breakthrough in proactively managing fish health with the development of a biochemical monitoring […]
Scottish Sea Farms sets sights on Scotland’s first ‘ocean farm’. Scottish Sea Farms is looking to trial Scotland’s first open ocean farm; the next step in the company’s ongoing push […]
An initiative designed to promote diversity in aquaculture is set to benefit from funding and support from the Scottish Government, to help boost career opportunities for women in Scotland’s thriving […]
Progress on delivering sustainable aquaculture welcomed by SAIC. Heather Jones, CEO of the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC), said: “The management, control and prevention of sea lice is critical to […]
Aquaculture leaders pledge to confront sea lice threat. The Scottish salmon industry expressed a clear commitment to increase investment in tackling sea lice during 2019, according to a poll conducted […]
Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) will be launched at the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) with the support of the Scottish Government support On International Women’s Day, representatives from across […]
A select group of the country’s top trainees have been named as finalists in Lantra Scotland’s much-anticipated Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Awards. The 24 talented apprentices and […]
No deal Brexit a disaster for aquaculture says Scots Govt. The UK Government must remove the threat of a no-deal Brexit immediately, and avoid potential disaster for industries like aquaculture, […]
New proposals for regulating the Scottish salmon farm sector have been unveiled by SEPA. Scottish salmon farm medicine is significantly impacting local marine environments, according to one of Scotland’s largest […]
The aquaculture award nominations deadline is fast approaching for Lantra Scotland’s Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Awards. Employers, teachers and training providers across the sector are all being […]
Having formally completed its acquisition of a majority stake in fish farm pen manufacturer Fusion Marine last month (11th April 2018), Gael Force Group is continuing with a focus on […]
Developer laments year of Scottish Government inaction on planning determination Scotland’s first closed-pen salmon farm could deliver £40 million investment to Scotland’s aquaculture sector Loch Long Salmon is calling out […]
The new rules have been agreed that will enable Scottish farmers to sell more prestigious ‘Label Rouge’ salmon in France and other European markets. The French quality mark, which comes […]
Salmon Scotland comment on Scottish Government’s Marine Economy Report. The direct economic contribution of Scotland’s aquaculture sector has increased by 154 per cent to £472 million over a decade, a new […]
Growth ambition unveiled for premium Scottish salmon to target European markets Scotland’s salmon sector has unveiled an ambitious European growth plan for its premium ‘Label Rouge’ salmon to boost the […]
Scottish salmon was UK’s biggest food export in 2022 – new HMRC figures. Scottish salmon was the UK’s biggest food export in 2022, new HMRC figures have revealed. Sales of […]