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CAT expands team with two key hires. The Centre for Aquaculture Technologies welcomes François Brenta as Vice President of Health and Nutrition and Klara Verbyla as Director of Breeding and […]
CAT and NEOGEN partner to develop cost-effective genotyping tools for the aquaculture sector. The Centre for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), a leader in the field of genetic improvement for aquatic species, […]
Genetic discovery in fight against fish disease. A team of international aquaculture researchers has made a significant breakthrough with the identification of two new genetic markers that indicate greater resistance […]
SAIC introduces… Nova Q. In the latest ‘SAIC introduces’ instalment, meet Nova Q: Irish-based environmental sustainability specialists with a particular expertise in managing the microbiome in RAS systems. As UK […]
Skretting Chile announces new series of FISH Great Talks. To continue expanding the vision of the national aquaculture industry, Skretting Chile has announced a new cycle of FISH Great Talks […]
Skretting to construct new shrimp research unit in Ecuador. Skretting is investing $US6.1 million in construction of new shrimp research facility in Ecuador. Shrimp is the fastest growing aquaculture protein […]
Marine Institute to showcase researchers at Burrishoole Research Day. On Thursday 25th February 2021, the Marine Institute will host the Burrishoole Research Day, a virtual symposium showcasing the wide network […]
SAIC welcomes three new board members to kick-start 2021.The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has appointed a trio of international aquaculture experts to its board, bringing a combined 80 years […]
NaturalShrimp forms joint venture. NaturalShrimp, Inc. an aquaculture Company which has developed and patented the first commercially operational Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) for shrimp, has announced that it has partnered […]
New strain of salmon ova with a pedigree of excellence – In 2021, Benchmark Genetics Chile will begin to market its new strain, SagaChile. SagaChile is adjusted to the local […]
Breeding Climate Robust Salmon. Breeding salmon for growth or resistance to sea lice in cold waters may have little effect if the offspring grow up in warmer waters. “With climate […]
Xelect collaboration reveals even greater potential for natural genetic variation to boost aquaculture For decades we’ve known that well designed genetic selection programmes can result in major gains in fish […]
Ace Aquatec sees demand soar for electric stunners for fry/parr rocket as consumers buy more natural pet food. Award-winning Scottish aquaculture technology supplier Ace Aquatec has seen demand soar for […]
Photo Helge Skodvin/ Nofima Drawing on the natural abilities of Pacific salmon to fight sea lice Do Pacific salmon species carry a secret they could share with Atlantic salmon? What […]
Xelect working on tilapia project in East Africa – Xelect is working on a genetic analysis project supported by Msingi East Africa. This project helps to enable modern genetic selective […]
Benchmark completes sale of subsidiary. Benchmark has announced that it has completed the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary FVG Ltd. (“FishVet”) to Pharmaq, part of the global animal health […]
Oceans of Learning focuses on Food From Our Ocean. Exploring the science behind our seafood with ‘Food from our Ocean’ is the first topic in the Marine Institute’s Oceans of […]
New CEO for Benchmark. Benchmark has announced the appointment of Trond Williksen as Chief Executive Officer. Trond will officially join Benchmark on June 1. Benchmark is a leading aquaculture supplier […]
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 […]
New research brings insights on salmon pancreas disease New insights about fish biology and genetics are bringing Nofima scientists in Norway ever closer to salmon with high resistance to PD […]
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