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BC salmon farmers anger over new transition delay
SALMON farmers in British Columbia have expressed disappointment and concern after being told that a draft Transition Framework from the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has been delayed. Salmon farming licence holders were informed of the delay earlier this week. No new release date was announced. However, the licence holders were told the…
Read MoreBiofish lands second major smolt deal
BioFish says it has entered into an agreement with a recognised industry player for the delivery of approximately 170,000 –180,000 post-smolt of 250-300 grams. The contract has been secured under market terms, with delivery scheduled for the second half of next month. Biofish CEO Sondre Hagerup Johnsrud (pictured) said: “This agreement is another recognition of…
Read MoreCanadian government facing new BC salmon legal threat
AT least two First Nations groups are taking legal action against the Canadian government over its decision to allow open net salmon farming in British Columbia for the next five years. They are also threatening to sue the salmon farming companies operating in province which include Mowi and Grieg. The groups are the ‘Namgis and…
Read MoreHigh value contracts boost Brimmond turnover by 74%
North-east Scotland based engineering specialists Brimmond has today announced a 74% increase in turnover for the 2023-2024 financial year.
Read MoreChilean salmon giant ramped up output in Q2
Salmones Camanchaca, one of Chile’s largest salmon farming companies, slaughtered 11,643 tonnes of Atlantic salmon in the second quarter of this year – almost double the figure for the same period last year.
Read MoreMowi takes delivery of refurbished feed barge
The first of five fully refurbished Sea-Cap barges (pictured) has been delivered to Mowi Scotland at Loch Etive.
Read MoreWater fight looming in US Senate
As Julia Hollister reports, bipartisan support for expanding US aquaculture does not mean it will get an easy ride.
Read MoreAnpario Research Effectiveness of Feed Additives Against Bacteria Responsible for Translucent Post-Larval Disease in Shrimp
Translucent Post-Larval Disease (TPD) is a significant and emerging threat in shrimp aquaculture.
Read MoreRecord breakers
With aquaculture now producing more than catch fisheries for the first time in human history, has the age of the fish farm arrived?
Read MoreISA at SalMar site
Infectious Salmon Anaemia is suspected at a SalMar location in Norway in what appears to be a growing number of cases across the country this year.
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