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Tackling sea lice head on
Innovative products from Tom Morrow Tarpaulins lead the way An infestation of sea lice can be extremely damaging in the fast-moving world of salmon farming. Although marine mortality rate from the parasitic lice is relatively low, they can cause serious physical damage to the fish, affecting their growth and rendering entire schools unviable to bring…
Read MoreDecades of expertise in nets
COLLINS Nets has been hand making bespoke nets in West Dorset for over 30 years. The family run company has now grown into a market leader in expertise and quality, specialising in hand-rigged Seine nets, fyke nets, fish cages and hand nets. Collins Nets has extensive experience in designing and making nets for the Environment…
Read MoreSpectraMapper for aquaculture monitoring
Ecotone is offering a novel approach for seafloor environmental assessment; SpectraMapper. We are using our unique patented technology – underwater hyperspectral imaging (UHI) – underwater vehicles and machine learning methods to deliver user-friendly digital maps of nature types (e.g. corals), species distribution and organic wastes. This award-winning solution is available and suitable for all depths,…
Read MoreMicroalgae holds the key to oral vaccine
Israeli biotech company TransAlgae has announced an exclusive business development collaboration agreement with Virbac, a French company and one of the leading animal health players worldwide. The companies have signed an exclusive collaboration agreement to develop an oral vaccine based on TransAlgae’s breakthrough technology. To date, effective and efficient oral delivery in animal health has…
Read MoreSeeing is believing
A vision to advance underwater inspection Why are accurate and reliable observations of underwater structures and environments vital for the aquaculture industry? Many methods currently exist for obtaining underwater imagery, but most are not of sufficient quality to support precise measurement or consistent monitoring. Emerging techniques and technologies are now being developed that not only…
Read MoreDesign is a gamechanger
The new breed of workboats addresses the crew’s needs Working in open waters is pretty demanding for crew members. That’s why addressing the “human factor” is considered a key driver for operational performance. Nauplius Workboats applies crew-centric design principles, resulting in comfortable working conditions. Both decks and cabins are designed to promote an optimal workflow.…
Read MoreA winter’s tale
Feed can deliver enhanced fat digestibility and performance, even in cold water In cold water, trout become less active and their metabolism slows down. Digestion slows down too and fat digestion, especially, becomes less efficient. This is in line with the trout’s natural lifestyle whereby very little food is available during the winter period. The…
Read MoreFeed additives can help win the battle against disease
Commercial aquaculture species suffer from a variety of bacterial infections and parasites which cause serious economic losses. Skin mucus is the first barrier by which fish is protected from the attack of pathogens. There is a constant battle between the adhesion and growth of bacteria and parasites, and the renewal and defensive properties of the…
Read MoreAlvestad Marin launches new CompHatch® and AutoTend® robot
Alvestad Marin has updated its market-leading hatchery CompHatch with new design features. The new CompHatch2020 has fewer components, with the EasyHatch substrate moulded into the hatching tray in one piece, making for a more user-friendly system with enhanced hygiene and water distribution. Alvestad Marin has also launched AutoTend for automatic tending of salmonids eggs and…
Read MoreOcean Kinetics – the market leaders in aquaculture and marine works
For over 25 years they have been providing high quality diving and ROV services, as well as high quality fabrication and machining services. Investing in the right people, equipment and facilities has made the company well placed to offer innovative and cost-effective solutions for even the most complex projects and repairs. They have extensive experience…
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