Archive for July 2021
Strong proof of concept
Production of large Rainbow trout in salty or brackish environments has always been associated with the risk of vibriosis (V. anguillarum), with vaccination being the only protective measure so far. Now, however, it has been shown that natural resistance to vibriosis is heritable and can be selected for in the breeding, as well as production,…
Read MoreAlgae producers call for EU action on aquafeed
A group of leading European microalgae producers are calling on the European Union to set binding targets for cutting the proportion of wild-caught fish in aquafeed. The companies have submitted a joint letter to Carmen Preising, Deputy Head of Cabinet of the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, expressing their commitment to working with the…
Read MoreGrieg Q2 harvest higher than expected
Grieg Seafood, which is selling its Shetland business to Scottish Sea Farms for £164m, has announced a second quarter harvest of 17,800 tonnes (gutted weight). The figure is higher than predicted and some 2,000 tonnes up on a year ago. However, it does not include the Shetland operation which is classified as being held for…
Read MorePossible ISA reported at Newfoundland facility
Grieg Seafood Newfoundland has reported a case of infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) at its Marystown site, on Canada’s Atlantic coast. The virus, which is currently one of the most serious threats to farmed salmon, was found in one Atlantic salmon parr during a routine health inspection. The fish was part of a 2020/21 trial group…
Read MoreFishy statistics
Dr Martin Jaffa asks: has the pandemic reversed the long decline in fresh fish consumption? A new report commissioned by the Alaskan Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) would seem to suggest that home consumption of fish and seafood has risen during the ongoing pandemic. They believe that this has been fuelled by a move away from…
Read MoreRevenue up for krill harvester Aker Biomarine
Biotech innovator and Antarctic krill harvesting company Aker Biomarine has announced a second quarter increase in revenues of 3%, compared to Q2 last year. They totalled US $74.3m (£53.7m). There was strong sales growth for the brands segment with a 32% increase compared on Q2 2020 , and 39% growth versus previous quarter, indicating recovery…
Read MoreGentle touch for aquafeed
To protect the environment, it is of highest priority to avoid dust, and broken and damaged fish feed pellets, when conveying them from the factory to the silo at a fish farm. FM BULK HANDLING is the expert in gentle handling of fish feed pellets. Gentle handling counts not only on sea-based fish farms, but…
Read MoreSeeing from another angle
Nagelld has added a new dimension to collaboration with its new multi-user virtual reality (VR) platform. From the west coast of Norway, Nagelld specialises in delivering visual content in aquaculture and maritime industries. Over the last 10 years the company has been creating VR experiences, interactive user-friendly 3D solutions and 3D animations for its customers.…
Read MoreNever-ending Brexit
The UK’s European divorce continues to have repercussions for the salmon industry It always used to be said that Scottish devolution was “a process not an event”. Well, it seems that the same can now be said for Brexit. Anyone who adhered to the clean-break theory for our departure from the EU is being proved…
Read MoreGael Force signs net deal with FISA
Aquaculture supplier Gael Force has agreed an exclusive deal with net manufacturer FISA to provide nets for fish farming in Scotland. FISA (Fibras Industriales SA) is headquartered in Peru, with a warehouse and sales office in Chile. Established in 1943, it employs around 700 people and produces high-quality netting products, including Supra HDPE high tenacity…
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