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Ozone solution for RAS
In recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) with increased stock densities and levels of water reuse, wastes accumulate rapidly. Sophisticated systems are required that can remove both particulate and dissolved organic wastes. Conventional methods, such as microscreen filters and sedimentation tanks, do not remove fine colloidal solids. Today’s protein skimmers with ozone injection, however, have changed the…
Read MoreNutrition insights
FEEDNETICS™ provides a fast, virtual screening of feeding questions Salmon producers can now use FEEDNETICS™ web app and related services to benchmark their aquafeeds and feeding regimes. Just as the terrestrial animal production industry has done in the past, FEEDNETICS™enables nutrition and feed decision support by evaluating multiple feeding scenarios and quantifying their effects on…
Read MoreOzone treatment means better water quality
In 2019, the entry into the global aquaculture market by BIO-UV Group, a water treatment specialist for over 20 years, took a further step forward with the acquisition of Triogen®, the Scotland-based manufacturer of UV, Ozone and AOP systems. Ozone is a simple and effective way to break down particles and remove contaminants in water…
Read MoreWhy choose Balmoral for your land-based RAS tanks?
Balmoral blutanQ coated steel tanks, developed specifically for RAS, are built to last. That’s the message from Jonathan Smith, Sales Director at Balmoral Tanks. He adds: “They are easy to install, clean and maintain, while all tank fixtures, nuts, bolts etc are capped or coated to prevent corrosion. “Tanks can be specified for exact species…
Read MoreFeed block trials for cleaner fish under way in Norway
World Feeds Managing Director Peter Kersh and Sales Director Tom Noble were in attendance at the International Lumpfish Conference, organised by the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC), to discuss everything the company is doing for lumpfish feeding and welfare. With the majority of cleaner fish sites across Scotland converted to its innovative VAF Feed Block…
Read MoreIntroducing Bio-based Dyneema®
Dyneema® has developed the first ever bio-based HMPE fibre which is sourced from renewable mass-balanced feedstock. This innovation helps to reduce the reliance on fossil fuel while maintaining the same performance, strength and longevity as conventional Dyneema® fibre. Aquaculture nets made with bio-based Dyneema® fibre have a carbon footprint up to seven times lower than…
Read MoreRobots power aquaculture growth
Underwater robots have made larger and deeper offshore fish farming possible. The world’s top selling robot of its class is the Saab Seaeye Falcon, which can work continuously in deep and challenging conditions at tasks starting with initial site surveys and environmental studies, through installation, mooring checks, net checks, health monitoring, net cleaning and mort…
Read MoreAll about the customer
Benchmark Genetics is bolstering its commitment to the UK aquaculture industry As a leading provider of aquaculture genetics globally, Benchmark continues to develop its product and service offering with a customer-centric focus. The Scottish salmon industry is one of the company’s key markets, and valued customer partnerships guide the local strategic priorities commercially and in…
Read MoreAll on the table
The Mowi brand is underpinned by hard work to raise consumer awareness and build confidence in its products Increasing consumer awareness, building confidence and growing the seafood category continue to drive Mowi campaigns across the United Kingdom and beyond. GOOD MOOD FOOD When Mowi conducted consumer research at a time when the UK was looking…
Read MoreTechnology-based transformation
Healthy fish and a sustainable approach are the keys to success With more than 600 staff across 60 sites on the Scotland’s West Coast and The Hebridean Islands, Bakkafrost Scotland’s ambition remains to become the leading and most sustainable salmon producer in Scotland. Its five-year “Fresh Approach” strategy is underpinned by its Healthy Living Plan…
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