Events
ASC awards open for entries
The Marine Stewardship Council’s annual awards event this year will once again recognise excellence in aquaculture. For the third consecutive year, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is sponsoring a range of dedicated awards at the MSC event, which is set to take place at the historic Fishmongers’ Hall in London on Thursday, 26 October 2023.…
Read MoreSeagriculture USA 2023: Chances and changes in the seaweed industry
The second edition of Seagriculture USA will take place on 6-7 September in Portland, Maine on the US east coast. A packed programme aims to celebrate innovation and enterprise in the growing seaweed sector, highlight the latest developments, nurture collaborations, and foster a sense of community within the industry. As last year, the event is…
Read MoreZambian government signs AFRAQ23 hosting agreement
Preparations for the upcoming AFRAQ2023 – the 22nd Annual International Conference and Exposition of the African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) – were given a boost last week following signature of the hosting agreement by Zambia’s Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. The conference will take place on 13-16 November 2023 in Lusaka, Zambia.…
Read MoreExciting 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 MorePacked programme for Scottish Pavilion at Aqua Nor
The Scottish Pavilion at the Aqua Nor 2023 trade show in Trondheim this August is offering a packed programme of events and presentations. Team Scotland’s presence at Aqua Nor is being co-ordinated by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government. Tuesday 22 August, the first day of the show, begins…
Read MoreSea Lice Conference 2024 dates, location confirmed
Dates and a venue have been confirmed for the International Sea Lice Conference 2024. The Conference will take place in Glasgow on 10-12 September next year at the University of Strathclyde’s Technology and Innovation Centre, the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has announced. In October last year the news broke that Scotland’s bid to host…
Read MoreFinalists announced for Aqua Nor Innovation awards
A sensor system to monitor fish health in pens, a non-destructive testing system for salmon and trout eggs and a robot designed to clean fish tanks are the shortlisted finalists for the Aquaculture Innovation Awards. The winner will be announced at the Aqua Nor trade show in Trondheim, Norway, on Thursday 24 August. Marin X…
Read MoreSeagriculture EU 2023 attracts record numbers
Seagriculture EU 2023, the leading conference for the seaweed industry, has been hailed as a resounding success. The conference took place from 21-22 June 2023, bringing together industry professionals, researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from around the world. Hosted in Trondheim, Norway, the event showcased the immense potential of seaweed as a sustainable resource and explored…
Read MoreA busy programme for Scotland at Aqua Nor
This August, a Team Scotland partnership comprising Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) and the Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government will provide a platform for Scottish businesses and research organisations at Aqua Nor in Trondheim. Alongside our co-exhibitors and the wider Scottish delegation, we are putting together an exciting…
Read MoreSpeakers anounced for AE2023 Vienna
The line-up of speakers for Aquaculture Europe 2023, to be held in Vienna on 18-21 September, includes voices from academia, the world of finance and the aquaculture industry. AE2023 is the annual conference of the European Aquaculture Society. This year’s event has the theme: “Balanced diversity in aquaculture development”. As the first plenary speaker, Professor…
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