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European award for leading fish farmer
Salmon farming veteran Paul Birger Torgnes has been honoured by the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP), in recognition of a career that goes back to the early days of the industry in the 1980s. Torgnes was announced as the...
Wrasse the way to do it
Cleaner fish welfare is increasingly an issue on the scientific and policy agenda for aquaculture A team of UK researchers has received funding to find better ways to vaccinate ballan wrasse against bacterial infection. It is hoped the project could...
Andfjord Salmon says its Arctic project is on track
Land-based fish farmer Andfjord Salmon has said its development in the north of Norway is going well. Releasing its first quarter report, the company, which recently completed a capital raising of NOK 350 million (£25m), reports that its build out...
Norwegian authorities investigating more ISA incidents
Three more infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) incidents, including suspected and confirmed cases, are being investigated in Norway. The number of possible cases has been on the increase over the past few weeks and the outbreak is starting to prove costly...
Bakkafrost confirms sponsorship for island race
Salmon farmer Bakkafrost Scotland has renewed its sponsorship for the Isle of Sky Half Marathon, for the sixth year running. The endurance race, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, takes place on Saturday 8 June. The Half Marathon already has...
Thousands of Icelanders sign petition against net-pen fish farming
More than 46,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Icelandic government to outlaw open net-pen salmon farming in the country’s fjords. The poll has the backing of Icelandic sport fishing groups, which have been conducting a long campaign...
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What's New
Eight Loch Duart sites to integrate Innovasea’s real-time pen monitoring solution
RS Aqua, a leading supplier of aquaculture equipment in the UK and Ireland, is set to install Innovasea’s environmental monitoring solution, aquaEnvironment, at eight additional Loch Duart sites in the...
Vónin Scotland rolls out new brand in Aviemore
Vónin Scotland debuted under its new brand at Aquaculture UK 2024, held in Aviemore on May 14-15. Part of the Vónin Group, the company has service stations in Scalpay and...
Socorex FishGuide™ helps in fish injections
FishGuideTM is a device enabling quick and precise fish and syringe positioning. It reduces the risks of fish wounds and protects users from injuries. Recommended for injecting various fish species,...
The Green Sea is back, and ready to service
A Norwegian company is helping Scottish salmon farmers with effective, safe delousing Facts about Green Sea Service • Established in Kristiansand, Norway, in 2019 with managing director Stian Espeland as...
Marine Cranes Ltd launches services and partners with Iron Fist to expand crane distribution for the UK and Ireland
Newly formed Marine Cranes provides servicing, overhaul and sales to the marine industry across the UK and Ireland. It has recently acquired an exclusive dealership with IRON FIST to supply...
Jobs
Marine Electrician, Scottish Sea Farms – Shetland Islands
We are currently recruiting for a Marine Electrician to join our Engineering team to service our Shetland Marine Farms. Responsible for the full service, maintenance and repair of the regions...
Farm Technician, Migdale Smolt – Loch Damph
Offering an exciting opportunity to start your career in the Scottish Aquaculture Industry as a Farm Technician Location: 1 position available at Loch Damph, South Position Type: Full Time, Permanent...
Seaweed Farm Manager, SAMS – Oban
SAMS is a world leading marine science institute engaged in research, teaching and commercial ventures. The Role SAMS actively operates two seaweed cultivation sites that are a cornerstone in delivering...
Under Manager at Freshwater Fish Farm – Loch Damph, South
We are looking for a proactive leader who is eager to advance their career in fresh water aquaculture and join our Loch Damph, South team as undermanager of this new...
Features
Wrasse the way to do it
Cleaner fish welfare is increasingly an issue on the scientific and policy agenda for aquaculture A team of UK researchers has received funding to find better ways to vaccinate ballan...
The greatest (seafood) show on earth
Nicki Holmyard reports on Seafood Expo Global, with a shellfish industry perspective A visit to Seafood Expo Global (SEG) is an overwhelming experience for the senses, with all manner of...
Time to hit the reset button
Salmon Scotland chief executive Tavish Scott argues that the government’s task is to create the conditions for change and growth, not interfere or hold back business My daughter runs a...
Cutting the carbon
Seafood giant Thai Union aims to get more sustainable shrimp onto the world’s supermarket shelves Thai Union Group, the world’s seafood leader, has launched an innovative programme to significantly reduce...
Opinion
Counter argument
Dr Martin Jaffa asks: Is the consumer’s reluctance to try different fish actually the fault of the industry and retailers? An article in the Guardian newspaper looked at why people...
The vegetarian oyster
By Nick Joy A long time ago, we were trying to grow seaweed and sea urchins alongside our salmon. The approach had many highly technical names, but I like to...
The speed of reaction
Opinion piece by Nick Joy I admit that my mind might not be quite on the job at the moment. Coming back from Sicily by car has been quite an...
Southern exposure
Scotland was well-represented at the Aquasur trade show in Chile, as Mairi Gougeon reports I have recently returned from an official visit to Chile, promoting Scotland’s aquaculture sector and exceptional...
Events
Video highlights from Aviemore
Aquaculture UK is the country's biggest event of its kind, and this month saw the industry gather in Aviemore to meet up, swap insights and showcase the latest innovations. The...
AQUA 2024 plenary speakers confirmed
The speakers for the two plenary sessions at AQUA 2024, jointly hosted by the European Aquaculture Society and the World Aquaculture Society in Copenhagen this August, have been confirmed. They...
Keynote speaker announced for Aquaculture Africa
Leading academic Professor Constantinos Mylonas has been announced as the opening keynote speaker at Aquaculture Africa 2024 (AFRAQ24) this November. The event, which takes place in Hammamet, Tunisia on 19-22...
Seagriculture 2024 set to ‘bridge continents’
The Seagriculture EU 2024 conference, the leading conference for the seaweed industry, will be taking place in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands from 18 - 20 June 2024. Under the theme, Bridging...
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