Archive for October 2020
Underwater revolution
OTAQ Casts its net into new tech waters Technology has revolutionised fish farming in recent years with developments making it easier for the industry to implement a more efficient and environmentally sound approach. Leading that revolution with flag firmly in hand is underwater technology specialists, OTAQ Group. OTAQ designs, develops and supports marine technology products…
Read MoreBremnes Seashore joins Salmon Group consortium
Fish farmer Bremnes Seashore has become a shareholder in Salmon Group, a consortium of 41 fish farmers in Norway that aims to champion local ownership and interaction with local communities. As a shareholder, Bremnes Seashore will also take part in Salmon Group’s innovative collaboration on feed, which earlier this year branched out into insect-based products.…
Read MoreGrieg Seafood confirms ISA outbreak
Grieg Seafood has been hit by another confirmed outbreak of infectious salmon anaemia (ISA). A suspected case of the disease was detected at a sea-based farm at Kleppenes in the Troms and Finnmark region two weeks ago. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority took samples of the fish and, following analysis, ISA has now been confirmed.…
Read MoreNOAA’s Arc
Are your predator deterrents MMPA compliant? by Nathan Pyne-Carter CEO of Ace Aquatec There are many unanswered questions about what it means to be compliant with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). Thankfully there’s now more clarity when it comes to one particular area; protecting your fish from predator attacks. America’s National Marine Fisheries Service…
Read MoreAquanor set for \’hybrid\’ show in 2021
The organisers of Aquanor, one of the aquaculture sector’s biggest trade fairs, have announced plans to hold the event next August despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Aquanor 2021 will be a ‘hybrid’ featuring digital and in-person elements. Kristian Digre, general manager of the Nor-Fishing Foundation, which manages Aquanor, said: “Regardless of the unexpected pandemic, it would…
Read MoreAquanor set for \’hybrid\’ show in 2021
The organisers of Aquanor, one of the aquaculture sector’s biggest trade fairs, have announced plans to hold the event next August despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Aquanor 2021 will be a ‘hybrid’ featuring digital and in-person elements. Kristian Digre, general manager of the Nor-Fishing Foundation, which manages Aquanor, said: “Regardless of the unexpected pandemic, it would…
Read MoreMowi appoints Villaroel as COO, Americas
Mowi has appointed Fernando Villarroel as chief operating officer, farming Americas and also announced an organisational shake-up for its Faroese operation. Mowi Faroes will now come under the group’s COO farming, Scotland and Ireland, Ben Hadfield. Fernando Villarroel was previously managing director of Mowi Chile and has held a variety of executive positions in the…
Read MoreNorsk Sjømat puts listing on hold
Norsk Sjømat is postponing plans to list on the Oslo Stock Exchange, blaming increasing turbulence in the financial market. The company said the uncertainty was particularly acute in the seafood sector at the moment. The surprise announcement comes just three weeks after salmon farmer Norsk Sjømat and conventional fishing company Nergård announced they were joining…
Read MoreBluefin tuna freed after raiding Scottish fish farm
A Bluefin tuna, thought to weigh up to 47 stone (300 kg) has been has been set free after it became trapped in a fish farm in the Outer Hebrides owned by the Scottish Salmon Company. The huge fish broke through the nets at the Loch Roag site, apparently chasing after mackerel. The tuna was…
Read MoreFischtechnik makes the grade
Staff from Fischtechnik International Germany are striving to build the best graders for live fish. For almost 40 years the company has been known for its unique belt system which carries the fish very gently and sorts them with high precision. More than 2.000 fish graders have been exported to over 70 counties. whether trout,…
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