Clashnessie 2021 – Setting the record straight. In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic when lockdowns were enforced in the UK, Loch Duart received two enforcement notices for their Clashnessie site […]
Devon & Severn live wrasse fishery reporting. Devon and Severn IFCA Officers have produced an update report on the Live Wrasse Fishery in the District, which is available here. The full […]
Wrasse performance ‘exceed expectations’ at Mowi Scotland. Mowi Scotland’s production of ballan wrasse that aid in natural sea lice control has exceeded expectations. Wrasse and lumpfish – also referred to […]
First farmed wrasse from Anglesey Hatchery introduced to Mowi farms. A significant milestone was reached in August when ballan wrasse, reared by our colleagues at Mowi’s Anglesey Hatchery in Wales […]
New project seeks to sharpen up cleaner fish vaccinations. A team of UK researchers has received funding to optimise the formulation and delivery of a key vaccination given to protect […]
SSPO Funding for Sustainable Wrasse Fishery PhD Scottish farmed salmon sector backs research into wrasse fisheries management The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) have announced funding support for a PhD […]
Can cleaner fish become dinner? Would you like lumpfish for dinner? Nofima is trying to reveal how millions of cleaner fish used in the Norwegian salmon farming industry can be […]
Controls for Scottish wrasse fisheries. Mandatory controls over the harvesting of wild wrasse for managing sea lice in the salmon farming industry have been announced by Rural Economy Secretary Fergus […]
Cats of the sea offer insights into territorial behaviour of wild fishes. The entertaining spectacle of wild fishes chasing lasers shone onto the seabed could provide scientists with an innovative […]
Decline in Wrasse fishing effort in Devon. Onboard surveys in Devon have found there has been a decline in fishing effort for wrasse destined to be ‘cleaner fish’ on salmon […]