Posts by Fiona Robertson
SPECK Pumpen is expanding into aquaculture
Aquaculture is a global growth sector The high potential of this market prompted SPECK to develop a tailor-made range designed to meet the special requirements of the industry. In contrast to its competitors, SPECK does not use stainless steel for its aquaculture pumps, but a high-quality, fully plastic design or rather technically high-performance plastic. This…
Read MoreWhat is Dryden Aqua’s AFM®ng?
AFM®ng is the new hydrophobic filtration media from Dryden Aqua, whose biofouling resistance is further enhanced by hydrophobicity to produce 95% of 1-micron filtration performance. With its fine filtration capacity, it removes all life stages of parasites such as Cryptocaryon, providing a far more bio-secure filtration process than that of sand and other glass media.…
Read MoreOffering deeper insights
Proteomics is analogous to a puzzle There are many pieces of information, such as the proteins in a cell, their interactions, functions, and modifications. You want to put them together to see the big picture, such as how a cell works, how it responds to stimuli, or how it reacts to disease. Proteomics finds the…
Read MoreSpecial construction from Norway to Japan
Simona Stadpipe has designed and produced two sludge tanks in Stadlandet, Norway, custom-made for the large land-based SAS salmon farm facility Soul of Japan in Morimachi, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture The purpose of the tank is to be able to pump the sludge water to a higher level. The tank contains an inlet pipe, outlet…
Read MoreSpark of invention
The all-electric Fluggaboat is a first for the industry 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 is by an onboard charger, so it can be…
Read MoreFiltration, perfected
With AFMng®, increased biosecurity and increased organics removal mean more efficient systems and reduced oxidation demand Dryden Aqua’s AFM® media has been used in a variety of aquaculture applications, such as intake water systems, hatcheries, brood stock and wastewater treatment, for over 20 years. AFM®ng, Dryden Aqua’s new hydrophobic media delivers 95% removal of 1…
Read MoreStock marine cranes available now from Brimmond
As the exclusive UK and Ireland provider and servicer of Heila Marine Cranes, Brimmond has six models now available for immediate delivery These are: • HeilaHLM8-2S: 1,200kg @ 7.43m • HeilaHLM10-3S: 940kg @ 10.3m • HeilaHLM20-3S: 1,700kg @ 10.56m • HeilaHLM25-3S: 2,200kg @ 10.5m • HeilaHLM25-5S: 1,200kg @ 14.7m • HeilaHLRM45-5S: 1,750kg @ 14.9m As…
Read MoreChillingly efficient
TradeMark Aquatics can supply and maintain TECO chillers and heat pumps TradeMark Aquatics Ltd is the sole UK and Ireland Distributor for the TECO TK range of chillers. TECO Refrigeration Technologies is now the leader in the aquarium refrigeration field and all their chillers have high levels of COP (Coefficient of Performance). Its TECO TK…
Read MoreThe last word on Omega
Omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in fish and human health Everybody knows that omega-3 fatty acids, or n-3 fatty acids, are good for you and that you should have a regular intake of them. The best-known n-3 fatty acids are the short-chain α-linolenic acid (ALA, 18:3n-3) and the long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)…
Read MoreJFC Marine simplifies farm marking with hassle-free marker posts
JFC Marine specialises in manufacturing a comprehensive range of navigation aids for the safe marking of aquaculture farms Their range includes navigation buoys, lanterns, and marker post sleeves. The marker sleeves offer a high visibility, cost-effective solution for marking aquaculture farms. Crafted from UV stabilised polyethylene, these sleeves with an internal diameter of 63mm effortlessly…
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