Events
Entries open for top industry awards
Entries are now open for the Aquaculture Awards 2024. The awards are a glittering celebration of all the hard work of individuals, businesses and projects that work tirelessly to keep the aquaculture industry moving forwards. The winners will be announced at a gala dinner on Wednesday 15 May 2024 at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Scotland,…
Read MoreAlgaEurope 2023 highlights algae opportunities
AlgaEurope 2023, the leading conference highlighting breakthroughs and trends in the algae biomass sector, attracted 407 delegates from 40 countries and 221 organisations. Hosted in Prague, Czech Republic, from 12-15 December, the event unfolded over four days featuring a curated programme delivered by 112 expert speakers. The content spanned scientific, technological, and business dimensions within…
Read MoreNew categories for the Marine Innovation Awards 2024
To celebrate the 25th edition of the marine trade event Seawork, new categories have been introduced for the European Commercial Marine Innovation Awards (ECMAs). The awards will be announced at an evening event on the opening day of Seawork, Tuesday 11 June 2024. They are designed to showcase the extensive progress made in design and technology…
Read MoreOban hosts seaweed summit
The seaweed sector in Scotland has great growth potential, but how can it scale responsibly? What are the key considerations when developing and growing the industry, and how do we ensure we have a responsible and sustainable sector? These are among the questions that will be addressed next week at the 2023 Scottish Seaweed Industry…
Read MoreMarine Economy Week: 20-24 November
Harper Macleod’s third annual Marine Economy Week is almost here. Over the course of the week, Harper Macleod will be publishing video discussions and other content examining an array of crucial issues facing all aspects of the sector. Find out more here and register your interest: https://www.harpermacleod.co.uk/events/marine-economy-week/
Read MoreSeawork celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2024!
Seawork has gone from strength to strength since its creation in 1998, and the show is now celebrating its 25th anniversary. The first edition of Seawork, the leading commercial marine and workboat exhibition, was held in Southampton in 1998. The Port of Southampton has hosted the event ever since, originally at the QE11 Cruise Terminal,…
Read MoreAnother award for Bakkafrost’s Native Hebridean
Salmon producer Bakkafrost Scotland has picked up another award for its Native Hebridean Salmon. The company was declared Primary Producer of the Year at the Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023, held in Inverness last Friday night at the Kingsmills Hotel. Bakkafrost’s Native Hebridean product has won numerous awards over the past few…
Read MoreSeaweed sector looks to unlock its potential
Key players in Scotland’s rapidly growing seaweed industry will be gathering in the picturesque west coast town of Oban next month for the Annual Conference of the Scottish Seaweed Industry Association (SSIA). The theme of the conference, which takes place from November 14-16, is “How to Scale Responsibly: Unlocking the Potential Through Best Practice.” It…
Read MoreConference focuses on ‘nature-positive’ aquaculture
The Fishmongers’ Company is hosting a free one-day conference in London on Thursday 30 November, to turn the spotlight on nature-positive shellfish and seaweed farming. The aim is to showcase the many benefits of this form of aquaculture and to highlight the exciting potential for investment in a growing industry. The Company said the event…
Read MoreSeagriculture USA: the Maine event
The second edition of Seagriculture USA 2023, a leading event for the seaweed sector, gathered 293 participants from 185 companies and 18 countries for two days of insightful discussions, knowledge exchange, and networking, from September 6-7. Hosted in the picturesque city of Portland, Maine, the event brought together a broad spectrum of participants, including seaweed…
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