Scholarships announced for Europe’s top-rated aquaculture Masters. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Aquaculture, Environment and Society-STAR receives a €5M boost to fund a further 81 scholarships over the next 5 […]
Innovation and sustainability key themes of Aquaculture UK conference. Preparations for Aquaculture UK are well underway for when the sector reunites in Aviemore in early May, with a sold-out exhibition […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SAIC membership leaps as aquaculture targets innovative future. Consortium grows by a quarter during Covid-19 pandemic as SAIC and the sector focus on new technology and ways of working SAIC […]
New anchoring technology for aquaculture takes a leap forward. A consortium of researchers has taken a significant step forward in the development of anchoring technology that could support the aquaculture […]
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 […]
SAIC appoints industry stalwart to lead business engagement. The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has hired Sarah Riddle as its new director of business engagement to help drive innovation and […]
Genetics expertise could transform fish production. The potential of fish and shellfish production to feed a growing global population could be significantly enhanced through advances in genetics and biotechnology, University […]
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 […]
Aquaculture experts hatch new plan for sea lice resistance. A new, cost-effective selective breeding method is being developed by a Scottish research consortium that could enhance fish health and wellbeing […]
Experts look to strike the right balance for salmon gill health. A research group in Scotland is embarking on a project that could enhance fish health and wellbeing by significantly […]
SAIC strengthens scientific panel with five new appointments. The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has bolstered its Independent Scientific Panel (SISP) by recruiting five industry experts to join the board, […]
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 […]
WiSA to launch inaugural mentoring programme. Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) will begin a series of Scottish Government-supported diversity initiatives with the launch of a new mentoring programme in January […]
New challenge to salmon health. An international collaboration between aquaculture experts from Scotland, Chile, and the research and development (R&D) team from Hendrix Genetics has taken a significant step toward […]
SAIC reels in £10 million funding for sustainable growth in aquaculture • SAIC secures £10 million in public funding for next five years to support innovation; • Innovation centre will […]
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 […]
New algae detection system could help aquaculture industry bloom. A Scottish consortium is taking a significant step towards the development of an early-warning detection system for potentially dangerous plankton and […]