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Green light for major aquaculture research facility at University of Stirling. A £17m world-class research and innovation facility at the University of Stirling has moved a step closer, after the […]
Environmental benefits of whale strandings are being overlooked in coastal regulations, study finds. The environmental benefits of stranded whale and dolphin carcasses are being undermined by coastal regulations which require […]
Study provides new insights into the effects of radiation from Chernobyl. Researchers at the University of Stirling have found that animals in lakes closest to the Chernobyl nuclear reactor have more […]
Scottish salmon healthier than expected and provides 70% of daily vitamin D needs, according to a new study. A new nutritional analysis of Scottish salmon carried out by the University […]
Fish given a ‘kelping’ hand through new research funding of £125,000 from the Seafood Innovation Fund (SIF) Kelpring – the company behind a tool that mimics wild seaweed habitats – […]
New head for the University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture. A long-serving University of Stirling professor has been appointed Head of its world-leading Institute of Aquaculture. Evolutionary biologist and immunologist […]
Global call for a ‘blue food revolution’ to tackle climate change and malnutrition. New landmark assessment finds fish, shellfish and algae offer untapped potential for global development if the right […]
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 […]
Support for Black Sea regeneration. The University of Stirling water monitoring experts support Black Sea regeneration. Experts from the University of Stirling will use satellite and sensor technology to support […]
Emerging invasive disease linked to raw freshwater fish, say Stirling experts Experts from the University of Stirling have contributed to a new report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation […]
Changed attitudes towards marine mammal captivity following nature documentary. New research from the University of Stirling shows the power of nature documentaries to change public attitudes, and suggests zoos and […]
First Seaweed Harvest from Scalpay Project – First crop of seaweed harvested from a multi-trophic aquaculture project on the Isle of Scalpay Collaboration between the University of Stirling, KelpCrofting and […]
Stirling leads project to support international aquaculture research. Experts from the University of Stirling will deliver a new project that will further enhance the European aquaculture sector’s access to innovative […]
Stirling Research Evaluates Effectiveness of Conservation Efforts New research from the University of Stirling into the effectiveness of international conservation projects could help to save endangered species from extinction. The […]
Aquaculture sustainability improved through agriculture collaboration. A collaborative approach with the agriculture sector – specifically around plant biotechnology – is key to the sustainability of aquaculture, according to experts. Integration […]
Benchmark contributes to pioneering aquaculture study. Benchmark Animal Health have contributed to the pioneering work of Researcher Simao Zacarias from the Institute of Aquaculture, Stirling University, on non-ablated broodstock shrimp. […]
Stirling led project could be key in tackling “snail fever”. Pioneering research led by the University of Stirling could play a vital role in reducing the prevalence of “snail fever” […]
Aquaculture study findings shed light on lumpfish welfare. New research from aquaculture experts at the University of Stirling could help improve the welfare of farmed lumpfish – a species vital […]
GAA study evaluates animal welfare in salmon. The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) has published the results of a study designed to identify and strengthen best practices for animal welfare in […]
Satellite technology to help tackle invasive aquatic weeds. Scientists will use satellites, drones and ground sensors in a bid to tackle the spread of invasive aquatic weeds – a serious […]
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