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New rapid PCR testing system to detect oyster diseases. Aquaculture researchers in Scotland are developing a PCR method that will help detect the presence of a range of diseases and biofouling species affecting oysters and ...
New-look WiSA group launches digital hub to promote diversity in aquaculture. Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) has revealed plans for a new online forum launching next month, designed to connect more than 300 members, promote ...
New project seeks to sharpen up cleaner fish vaccinations. A team of UK researchers has received funding to optimise the formulation and delivery of a key vaccination given to protect ballan wrasse from disease, which ...
New tool to improve ‘cleaner fish’ welfare in salmon farming. Researchers at the University of Stirling have developed a new tool that fish farmers can use to improve the welfare of lumpfish – a species ...
Meet SAIC’s summer interns 2021. Last year saw the very first SAIC summer internship conducted completely online due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Following the huge success of running the initiative in this format, there was ...
Collaboration in focus as SAIC launches networking hub. The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) is launching a new digital forum to encourage collaboration among its consortium members, promoting cross-industry networking and knowledge-sharing across the aquaculture ...
Aquaculture sector puts research mussel behind broken shell fix. A group of aquaculture researchers in Scotland is undertaking an initiative that could determine the cause of shell breakage in different species of mussels, one of ...
SAIC introduces … Umitron. In the latest ‘SAIC introduces’ instalment, we would like you to meet Umitron: a Singapore- and Japan-based company focused on developing solutions for aquaculture that utilise IoT, AI, and satellite remote ...
GKinetic to help tackle clean energy challenge faced by aquaculture. Irish hydrokinetic turbine developer GKinetic Energy has joined the SAIC Consortium to work together to reduce carbon output and accelerate the switch to cleaner energy ...
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 to a bacterial infection in ...
Apply now for a SAIC summer internship! SAIC is looking for summer interns to undertake eight-week placements related to aquaculture, skills, and knowledge exchange. The internships will largely be delivered online, so you can take ...
Aquaculture experts aim to strike the right ballan-ce for cleaner fish. A group of researchers is aiming to determine the best possible conditions to help ballan wrasse to grow and thrive, which could hold the ...
New aquaculture opportunities: Scottish Government seeks senior policy officers. Exciting career opportunities have come up with Marine Scotland, which is seeking to recruit four senior policy officer roles in the division that directly sponsors aquaculture ...
Cleaner fish project looks for candidates with a bold personality. Aquaculture initiative to determine optimal conditions for Ballan wrasse-salmon interaction. It has long been thought that people’s personality traits determine how suited they might be ...
Celebrating innovation in Scotland’s aquaculture sector, ‘A Meeting of Minds 2.’ Lochaber Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre, is pleased to announce the second in their series of free online ...
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 Manager Tom Scrope explains: “We ...
Returners programme opens door to aquaculture careers in Highlands and Islands. Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) has launched a new initiative to support women in rural Scotland to return to the workplace after career breaks – ...
Sea cucumbers to help aquaculture out of an environmental pickle. A team of aquaculture researchers is exploring how the use of sea cucumbers could help minimise the environmental impact of fish farming. Blue Remediation has ...
SAIC targets sustainable future for global aquaculture. SAIC, formerly the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre, has announced a new strategic focus and an expanded geographical reach as it re-brands to the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre. The ...
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 of experience to the leadership ...
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