![](https://fishfocus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fish-focus-ad-1500x180px.jpg")
Watershed moment for salmon farming: regulatory expert eyes May election as must-seize opportunity. The Scottish Parliament election on 7 May 2026 could and should be a “watershed moment” for salmon […]
Views sought in consultation on tougher rules for organic salmon farms. A series of proposals to boost animal welfare and tackle the environmental impacts of organic salmon farms have been […]
Fish and shellfish farm consultation. Proposed changes to regulation of deposits. Views are being sought on changes to the regulation of deposits from fish and shellfish farms to simplify the […]
Ambition and Innovation sought to safeguard Scotland’s marine ecosystems. A total of £5.5 million available for eight Challenges as part of CivTech Round 11. The Scottish Government is looking to […]
DNA modelling drives seabed sampling evolution. A new environmental-DNA (e-DNA) approach for monitoring the seabed conditions around marine fish farms could significantly speed up the assessment of sediment samples, enabling […]
Salmon Scotland comment on SEPA regulatory framework. Tavish Scott, chief executive of Salmon Scotland, said: “We support regulation based on fact, evidence and sound science. The Scottish Government commissioned Professor […]
Atlantic Salmon Trust response to Scottish sea lice consultation. Last week the Atlantic Salmon Trust submitted its formal, technical response to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency’s (SEPA) consultation on ‘Detailed proposals […]
SAIC supports 100th aquaculture project following latest funding call. The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has announced support for a further six innovation projects valued at £2.5 million, bringing the […]
Fish Focus is an online communications, marketing, news and information platform offering a wide range of services for the seafood sector covering all aspects of aquaculture, commercial fishing, seafood processing and the route to market. Follow us on social media platforms for Fish Focus, Aquaculture Focus and Seafood Focus.
