Tag: scotland
Study finds no link between salmon farming and harmful algal blooms. Marine scientists investigating the formation of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Scottish waters have found no link between salmon […]
Innovation in inshore fishing. Trial explores opportunities in Scotland’s razor clam fishery. A trial to research the economic opportunities and environmental impacts of electrofishing for razor clams has been extended for […]
New Scottish Seafood Centre of Excellence will provide major boost to industry. By Fish Focus The new ‘Scottish Seafood Centre of Excellence’ planned for Fraserburgh will ensure that Scotland is […]
Royal family joins river restoration efforts across Scotland. King Charles and other major landowners have joined an initiative seeking to kickstart recovery of Scotland’s threatened rivers and reverse declines of […]
Scotland sets out stall for fisheries negotiations. Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Mairi Gougeon, has outlined Scotland’s approach to the 2023 coastal state fisheries negotiations and securing principled, sustainable […]
Scottish Salmon exports leap 7%.The value of Scottish salmon exports has jumped by 7 per cent in a year as international demand continues to grow. New HMRC data analysed by […]
Comment on confirmation that HPMAs have been scrapped, from the main trade bodies for aquaculture and commercial fishing in Scotland. The Scottish Government has formally confirmed that proposals for Highly […]
Scottish mackerel sector calls for resolution to quota share dispute. Following the recent setting of the total allowable catch (TAC) of North-east Atlantic mackerel (and blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring) […]
Scottish salmon farmers dramatically reduce antibiotic usage. Scotland’s salmon farming companies have dramatically reduced antibiotic medicine use by more than half in the space of a year. A new report published […]
Bakkafrost Scotland wins prestigious award at Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards. Bakkafrost Scotland has picked up the prestigious Primary Producer award, at this year’s Highlands and Islands Food […]
Regional disparity in funding access for food and drink business’s sustainable projects. New research, commissioned by the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment found that food and drink […]
Wellbeing Economy Secretary hails Scottish salmon supply chain on visit to distribution centre. Salmon Scotland and DFDS Logistics have welcomed the Scottish Government’s recognition of the vital role of the aquaculture […]
Mowi proposes closure of Dingwall fish plant. Mowi Scotland has entered into a consultation period with employees at its fish processing plant in Dingwall with a proposal to permanently close […]
Cooke Aquaculture Scotland reduces carbon footprint with Orkney hybrid barge installation. Cooke Aquaculture Scotland has deployed a second hybrid feed barge which will reduce carbon emissions and sound at its […]
Loch Duart Salmon features in new Hebridean Baker cookbook. Exciting partnership with internationally popular author of ‘Hebridean Baker: At Home’ Loch Duart has just announced the start of a brand […]
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) […]
Scottish farmed salmon production decreases. The Scottish Government has published the Scottish Fish Farm Production Survey 2022. The publication details statistics on the employment and production from Scottish fish farms. […]
New partnership receives government support to stimulate private finance into marine natural capital. Scotland’s native oysters could offer an investment opportunity that benefits nature, communities, and investors. Marine restoration projects […]
Scotland Food & Drink strengthens leadership team with four senior appointments. Industry leadership organisation Scotland Food & Drink has announced four new senior appointments including Gemma Gillespie as Finance Director […]
Salmon survival improves despite record seawater temperatures. New figures on Scottish salmon survival rates show that the sector continues to make progress in managing environmental challenges in the sea. Preliminary data […]
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