Archive for February 2024
Salmon Evolution breaks even in Norway, faces cost problems in Korea
Norwegian land-based fish farmer Salmon Evolution has reported that its farming operations broke even for the first time, during the final quarter of last year. Q3 earnings before interest and tax (EBITDA) for Farming Norway were recorded as NOK 43,000 (just over £3,000) compared with a loss of NOK 9.4m (£706,800) in the same period…
Read MoreFire destroys large processing plant in Chile
A large salmon processing plant in southern Chile has been severely damaged by fire. The site, near the city of Punta Arenas, employs several hundred people and belongs to Entrevientos, which is owned in turn by the aquaculture companies Blumar and Multiexport Foods, also known as Multi X. Large flames followed by a huge pall…
Read MoreSeawork 2024 focuses on costs and carbon footprint
The conference programme at Seawork 2024, the leading event for workboats and working vessels, will have cutting operating costs and reducing carbon emissions as its key themes. The landmark 25th anniversary edition of Seawork takes place over 11-13 June 2024 with Speed@Seawork Monday 10 June 2024 in Southampton, UK. This year’s conference will lead on “The Future Fuel Matrix &…
Read MorePhased introduction of SEPA’s Sea Lice Framework begins
The first phase of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency’s new Sea Lice Framework begins this month. The Framework outlines what SEPA describes as “a proportionate, evidence-based approach to protect young salmon from sea lice”. Built on international best practice and using cutting edge science to triage risk, it will help to support the sustainable development of fish farming in…
Read MoreNew jellyfish attacks leave scientists baffled
Jellyfish attacks were responsible for the deaths of at least three million salmon and trout last year, says the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research, and tackling the problem is perplexing marine scientists. It has already been reported that 62 million fish died from various causes in Norwegian fish farms in 2023 – six million more…
Read MoreNorway to launch new aquaculture environmental regime
Norway is changing the pollution rules around aquaculture, the government has announced, with a move away from individual discharge permits towards more standard regulations and conditions. The government believes the change will make the rules more equal for companies. New minimum requirements for environmental documentation are also being introduced for new site applications. Fisheries and Oceans…
Read MoreStorms push up salmon prices
Last week’s storms – the worst in Norway for many years – appear to have sharply pushed up salmon prices. The news was hardly surprising, with Storm Ingunn shutting down salmon farms in the north of Norway for several days. With roads closed and rail and sea transport at a standstill it was almost impossible to…
Read MoreFishing town facing new eruption threat
The Icelandic fishing and aquaculture port of Grindavik is facing more problems today following renewed volcanic activity in the area. Molten rock has erupted across the area causing further evacuation and the shutdown of any meaningful industry. Observers saw a further spectacular eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula, spreading across a near two-mile wide fissure near…
Read MoreThe countdown is on to the largest Aquaculture UK ever
The UK’s leading aquaculture show is gearing up for a bigger than ever exhibition, which is expected to attract record crowds from around the world. Aquaculture UK, to be held from 14-15 May in Aviemore, Scotland, has expanded to accommodate overwhelming demand for exhibition space at what has become the highlight in the aquaculture sector’s…
Read MoreStorms leave a trail of fish escapes
Hundreds of salmon are thought to have escaped following Storm Ingunn which savaged the Norwegian coastline last week. Storm Ingunn, which saw northern Norway battered by hurricane-level winds, was one of the worst incidents of its kind for many years. It forced the salmon industry to batten down the hatches for several days. But the…
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