New record for Norwegian seafood exports set in 2018, exporting 2.7 million tonnes of seafood to reach the new record of NOK 99 billion. This represents a volume increase of […]
Bringing fish heads and bones back to the dinner table. A new project is currently underway that will convert residual by-products into high-quality, functional ingredients, using efficient and sustainable processing […]
An innovative new Fishing net waste project has been announced to explore how fishing net waste can be reused. Scottish net manufacturer is partnering with Abertay University on an environmentally-friendly […]
WorldFish and Skretting in Growing African Partnership – WorldFish and Skretting have solidified their growing partnership to address food and nutrition security in Africa through collaborative aquaculture support and innovation. […]
NEW Atlantic Salmon RAS Facility in Russia – In an estimated 25 Million Euros project, financed by local investors, AquaMaof Aquaculture Technologies Ltd are to build a 2500 ton Atlantic […]
New Zealand sea lettuce project. Sea lettuce (green seaweed) – it’s unsightly, smelly and the scourge of Tauranga Harbour during summer. While it’s deemed a pest, it may also hold […]
Fisheries Brexit Concerns – The UK Government must remove the link between seafood trade and access to waters, says the Scottish Government. In a letter to UK Cabinet Minister Michael […]
Aquamonk Voted Most Investible Business – Aquamonk, an Indian based start-up that uses real-time monitoring and data management for shrimp farming, has been voted Most Investible Business at the Hatch […]
Fishermen and conservation groups share views on fish discards. The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee of the UK Parliament is continuing its inquiry into the implementation and enforcement of the […]
A new Southern Bluefin Tuna survey taking place in South Australia has invited recreational fishers to provide information to help measure the recreational harvest. The Australian Department of Agriculture and […]
Scots say in quota and effort limits. Scottish Fisheries Secretary Fergus Ewing has written to the UK Government (cabinet minister Michael Gove) to request a number of amendments to the […]
£4.8 million support for coastal communities for fishery and aquaculture projects. A share of the latest round of European Maritime and Fisheries Funding awards has been awarded to 29 projects […]
Fish farm drone to salvage Norwegian frigate. An underwater drone that is normally used for inspection work at fish farms has been chosen to assist the Norwegian Armed Forces during […]
Kenyan Fisheries Future – Kenya has joined the countries that have committed to work together to formulate solutions that not only keep their marine and aquatic resources safe, but also […]
EC state aid for small scale fisheries. At the annual conference of the outermost regions in Gran Canaria, EC President Jean-Claude Juncker announced that the nine territories in such regions […]
New fish processing hub in Lagos.The Governments of Norway and Nigeria have concluded plans to establish a N16billion fish processing hub at the Marine Department of the University of Lagos. […]
SSPO CEO comments on proposed Brexit deal. Julie Hesketh-Laird, chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, has said the proposed Brexit deal raises some serious questions for the farmed […]
Demand for salmon strong, says SSC. The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has reported revenues for the third quarter at £39.4m – up £400,000 on the equivalent period in 2017, with […]
Sanford focus on value helps offset climate change impact – New Zealand seafood company, Sanford Limited, has reported Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of $42.3 million, an improvement of 12.9% […]