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Project aims to show clear benefits of water purification system for fish health in Scotland. For the first time in Scotland an innovative water purification system will be trialled alongside […]
SAIC bolsters its board with two new appointments. The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has appointed Lisa Collins and Grant Stentiford to its board, bringing extensive scientific knowledge and networks, […]
Study aims to produce lice-resistant salmon. £1.7m study aims to identify genetic mechanisms that could make Atlantic salmon resistant to a key parasite. Scientists aim to identify genes that could […]
WiSA celebrates third anniversary on International Women’s Day. Celebrating the role of women in delivering one of Scotland’s most valuable exports, the Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) network marked its […]
£1 200 000 investment for Wellfish Diagnostics to transform fish health in aquaculture. A new spinout company from the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is set to transform […]
SAIC projects to deliver £50 million in additional annual turnover by 2026. New report reveals innovation centre’s economic impact, including creating 600 jobs. Projects funded by the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation […]
Technology expert strengthens SAIC’s board. The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has appointed Chris Hyde, chief technology officer of Aberdeen-based marine technology specialist OTAQ, to its board of directors. The […]
Fish oils used to create key component for eco-friendly detergent. Scottish start-up Eco Clean Team is undertaking a research project with experts from the University of St Andrews to develop […]
Returners programme enables aquaculture expert to spawn new career. After taking a break from work to start a family, Bridie Grant, an expert in aquaculture reproduction and genetics, has been […]
Scottish Sea Farms MD steps down from SAIC board to focus on ‘transformative’ year ahead. Scottish Sea Farms Managing Director Jim Gallagher has stepped down from the board of the […]
New funding call opens for sustainable innovation in aquaculture. The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has launched a new call for proposals for innovation projects that will help to increase […]
Pioneering pilot project aims to open up data opportunity for aquaculture. Global consortium to bring aquaculture technologies together through development of new software. An international consortium has begun a pioneering […]
SAIC to shine a spotlight on aquaculture careers as part of Lochaber Ideas Week. Future talent that can drive innovation will be key to supporting the growth of Scotland’s burgeoning […]
Microscopic villain could be the root cause for unexplained gill health issues, aquaculture conference to hear. Hydrozoans, more commonly known as micro jellyfish, are being closely monitored by Mowi Scotland […]
Salmon farmer seeks to future-proof fish welfare with first Scottish-grown eggs. Scottish Sea Farms is set to take delivery of the first eggs bred from salmon grown at its own […]
New project to model salmon farms’ environmental impact more accurately. A consortium of organisations in Scotland is developing a more accurate way of predicting how salmon farms interact with their […]
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 […]
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 […]
Researchers get to the heart of fish health with new diagnostic tool Knowledge from dairy cow health to be used to prevent heart disease in fish A group of aquaculture […]
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 […]
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