Posts by richardelliott
Mowi facing Newfoundland ISA threat
Mowi’s salmon farming operations in Newfoundland are facing new problems following a suspected outbreak of Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) in the province. It follows the results of a test at one net pen farm, containing around 22,000 fish, in Little Burdock Cove, Newfoundland. The pen has now been quarantined pending further tests. If confirmed, it…
Read MoreKey approval for Nordic Aquafarms California project
Regulators in California have granted further approval to plans by Nordic Aquafarms build a land based RAS salmon farm in the west coast state. The all-important decision was made by Humboldt County Planning Commission and means the project can continue to move forward. The Commission voted unanimously to certify the environmental economic impact report and…
Read MoreAker BioMarine secures FDA approval for QRILL Aqua in US
Aker BioMarine has received approval from the FDA for the use of its QRILL Aqua and QRILL High Protein (QHP) products in freshwater and marine salmonids. Since Aker BioMarine’s krill products contain astaxanthin, a natural source of red colour that may enhance the colour of salmon flesh, the FDA classified it as a colour additive.…
Read MoreGrainocean present a comprehensive method of high-end production for oyster farmers
In recent years, the oyster economy has clearly moved towards a rationalised production of high-end oysters. Thanks to the 100% triploid seeds, launched in 1999 by the French family hatchery GRAINOCEAN, which has recently been adding new swing bags equipment, oyster farmers are aiming for a high-end quality product. GRAINOCEAN, world-renowned for being at the…
Read MoreDelivering the goods in every direction
With depots in Shetland, Orkney, Aberdeen, Inverness, Scrabster and Central Scotland – and access to the vessels and European terminals of parent company, SeaCargo AS – Northwards is proud to play an important role in the Scottish salmon farming industry’s supply chain. The company brings fish feed and essential equipment into the islands and carries…
Read MoreBlackshell Farm developing new bio-polymer yarn for mussel farming
Blackshell Farm, who have been producing cotton mesh for rope mussel farming since 2010, have recently embarked on an exciting new project. Along with Dutch partners they are working to develop a biopolymer yarn product that can be used to replace cotton in their meshes. The yarn may have other uses in mussel farming also,…
Read MoreBrimming with quality
Brimmond have a strong track record of successfully supplying and servicing marine cranes to suit client requests. They sell, stock, rent, refurbish, repair and upgrade a diverse and ever-increasing range of new and second-hand cranes for the aquaculture sector. The company is proud to be the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for Heila Marine Cranes,…
Read MoreThe best of both worlds
Rainbow trout has been part of the Norwegian based AquaGen AS’s breeding program since the early 1970s. Through more than 17 generations of intensive family breeding, direct selection for performance in seawater has been achieved. This strategy has created a truly anadromous trout strain with unmatched potentials in seawater and freshwater alike. The only drawback…
Read MoreSustainable Netting Solutions for the Aquaculture Industry
Garware Technical Fibres, India, have collaborated with Scottish company W&J Knox to pioneer the development of HDPE solutions for the aquaculture industry. Virgin HDPE nets have 3.5 times lower carbon footprint as compared to Virgin Nylon. HDPE nets are easier to recycle and produce a lower carbon footprint as compared to Nylon recycling. More recently,…
Read MoreLysophospholipid-based AQUALYSO® as strategy to relieve cost pressure from vegetable oil and lecithin prices in aquafeed
Oil prices have roughly doubled in these last two years. These trends hurt aquafeed producers who rely heavily on lecithin and vegetable plant oils in all types of aquafeeds. AQUALYSO® is a lysophospholipid-based digestive and metabolic enhancer that supports the formulation of aquafeeds with reduced fat and energy levels. Through applied research, Adisseo has established…
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