Posts by Fiona Robertson
Exciting networking opportunities at Seagriculture USA 2023
Seagriculture USA 2023 will take place in Portland (ME), USA from September 6-7, 2023. The Seagriculture USA conference was successfully launched last year. More than 270 delegates from 12 countries took part in the first edition. Dive into the world of seaweed and join us for a two-day exploration featuring six plenary sessions, a panel…
Read MoreAndfjord Salmon hails “remarkable” first harvest
The Norwegian land based fish farmer Andfjord Salmon has announced the successful completion of its first harvest of Atlantic salmon at its new facility in Kvalnes in the north of the country. The company said the harvest yielded strong results with an industry leading survival rate of 97.5% and superior share of 91.1%. The total…
Read MoreSalmon farmers welcome Shetland Tall Ships return
Shetland salmon farmers have joined forces to support this week’s spectacular Tall Ships’ return to Lerwick. The industry trade body Salmon Scotland and local fish farming companies, Cooke Aquaculture Scotland and Scottish Sea Farms, are sponsoring the four-day event as Host Port Associates. Sailing vessels are already arriving in Lerwick harbour as part of a…
Read MoreNew fish health plan for England and Wales
The government has published a new contingency aquatic animal disease outbreak plan for England and Wales to ensure the UK retains its high health status in this area. The plan outlines how DEFRA and the Welsh Government, along with its operational partners, respond to outbreaks of aquatic diseases. They say disease outbreaks such as Viral…
Read MoreEating salmon can boost hearing, says study
Eating seafood high in Omega-3 such as salmon can dramatically reduce your chances of acquiring serious hearing issues in later life, an intriguing new study has uncovered. Omega-3 acids are known as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The study, examining over 100,000 individuals in the United Kingdom, found an inverse relationship between blood DHA levels and hearing…
Read MoreNocera mourns death of CEO Jeff Cheng
Jeff Cheng (pictured centre), founder and CEO of the Asian and US aquaculture company Nocera Inc, has died suddenly. He was seen as one of the leading emerging entrepreneurs and innovators in the South East Asian seafood industry. David Kou, who has been an independent director at the business for the past six years, takes…
Read MoreMaximising Mussel Farming Success with JFC Marines’ Floats
JFC Marine offers a range of single and double-line mussel floats designed to revolutionise mussel farming Manufactured in Ireland, their floats provide distinct advantages for farmers seeking to optimise their crop yields and profitability. For single-line setups, JFC Marine offers the SF200 (200L) and SF40 (40L) floats. The SF200 float features dual mooring eyes, reducing…
Read MoreAKVA Observe uses AI to develop feed solutions
AKVA Observe is a partnership between AKVA Group and Observe Technologies, offering pioneering AI-based solutions to assist in feed management operations in salmon farms To date, these platforms are installed in all major salmon geographies across 90 to 100 site locations. Whilst there is strong market adoption, Observe is continuously developing and improving the products…
Read MoreAqualabo’s portable oximeter offers excellence
Aquaculture technology company Aqualabo’s market presence has grown since 2012, with increasing demand in France and abroad The NEON portable oximeter, combined with the OPTOD probe, accurately measures dissolved oxygen in % Sat and mg/litre, as well as temperature. The OPTOD sensor can be fitted with an anti-fouling strainer that limits the formation of biofouling…
Read MoreCSignum offers precise, cable-free data transmission
CSignum’s cable-free RadiEM Modem transmits frequent, precise aquaculture data for offshore fish farming It enables the automation/processing of data across multiple fish pens, increasing the reliability, efficiency, safety and sustainability of fish production. Frequent data delivery provides understanding of ideal feeding conditions; control and timing of precise feed quantities; and improved net development. This optimises…
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