Posts by Fiona Robertson
The Power of Metagenomics
State-of-the art DNA surveillance can surpass current diagnostics approaches Aquaculture is under pressure. Last year’s Salmon Production Survey revealed that even though output marginally increased in 2021, the general trend of decreasing Year 2 survival continues. This alarming drop in fish health also results in economic loss. Mortalities arise when animals succumb to stress induced…
Read MoreAll-electric first for Flugga
The new Fluggaboat offers a viable electric alternative Unst Inshore Services Ltd has built the first 100% electric workboat in the UK. The 7.5m Fluggaboat uses an Evoy 120hp continuous rated, electric outboard powered by a 63 kwh Lithium-Ion battery housed in the console. Charging uses an onboard charger, so the vessel can be fully…
Read MoreAtlantic Sapphire share issue raises $65m
Atlantic Sapphire has successfully raised a further US $65 million (NOK 702m/ £52.7m ) with a new share issue, the Florida land-based salmon farmer has announced. The move involves the private placement of 501,428,571 new shares, at a price per new share of NOK 1.40. The Oslo Stock Market announcement said: “The private placement was…
Read MoreMake Koroskin your catch of the day
A unique film can help your seafood products to always be at their best Seafood shoppers make their purchasing decision based on the quality, freshness and appearance of the products. Korozo’s KOROSKIN, with its unrivalled product presentation at the point of sale, helps consumers make the right choice. Koroskin tightly fits your products like a…
Read MoreWater monitoring at its most effective
ANB Sensors presents innovative accessories to enhance the company’s calibration-free water quality sensors The intelligent battery housings accommodate lithium-ion batteries and are rated up to 900m depth. With a built-in power management system and battery voltage monitor, they ensure prolonged lifetimes, whilst the onboard datalogger simplifies data retrieval. The flow adapter streamlines sensor integration into…
Read MoreFIAP’s Alu series is light but strong
FIAP GmbH from Bavaria, Germany, has for many years offered a range of light but sturdy aluminium landing nets for fish farmers to facilitate their work The FIAP profinet Alu was developed in-house by the company many years ago. Among the features contributing to its robust and user-friendly design is the aluminium bow system of…
Read MorePartially funded scholarships now available for European Aquaculture Masters
ACES-STAR is extending the scholarship offering for Europe’s top-rated Erasmus Mundus Joint Aquaculture Master’s programme The two-year Aquaculture, Environment and Society STAR course allows students to study in three centres of excellence in European aquaculture research in Scotland, France and Greece. As well as fully funded scholarships, the programme now offers places with tuition fees…
Read MoreThirty years of MERL
The Institute of Aquaculture’s Marine Environmental Research Laboratory has played a key role in the development of aquaculture over three decades For three decades, the Marine Environmental Research Laboratory (MERL) has been at the vanguard of aquaculture research and innovation. Part of the University of Stirling’s world-leading Institute of Aquaculture (IoA), the coastal facility near…
Read MoreA SLICE® of science excellence
James Hutton Limited surpasses SEPA validation requirements for emamectin benzoate analysis James Hutton Limited continues to provide analytical services to help fish farmers attain the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) of emamectin benzoate (EMB). Recent changes in legislation require analysis for EMB pesticide in marine water and sediments to detect levels 1,000 times lower than previously.…
Read MoreBrimmond is the first UK firm to offer complete net cleaning pump package
With the launch of its NetJet™, Scottish-based engineering specialists, Brimmond, has become the first company in the UK to offer a full 360° manufacture, rental and support package for high-pressure net cleaning pumps aimed at the offshore aquaculture sector. The Brimmond team have poured their 25-plus years of marine industry experience and know-how into developing…
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