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Salmar Fillets

Passing the test

It’s been a challenging year for the world’s second biggest salmon farmer but, the CEO says, it has come through with flying colours. Vince McDonagh reports Salmar is not just...
Boats in line

25 years of marine excellence

The UK’s biggest event for workboats and working vessels celebrates its quarter-century with a packed programme The landmark 25th anniversary edition of Seawork, the UK’s leading event for workboats and...
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Eyes on the target

Technology and innovation are key for the sector’s future, but we must not lose sight of the ‘why’, as Heather Jones explains Scotland is a nation of innovators, inventors and...
The climate workshop at Nofima

Preparing aquaculture for climate change

Scotland and Norway joined forces last month to raise awareness and initiate action on climate change, as Elisabeth Ytteborg, Carlo C. Lazado and Lynne Falconer report On 18 April, more...
Ballan wrasse, reared at Ocean Matters in Wales, being transferred to Mowi farms in Scotland

Wrasse the way to do it

Cleaner fish welfare is increasingly an issue on the scientific and policy agenda for aquaculture A team of UK researchers has received funding to find better ways to vaccinate ballan...
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The greatest (seafood) show on earth

Nicki Holmyard reports on Seafood Expo Global, with a shellfish industry perspective A visit to Seafood Expo Global (SEG) is an overwhelming experience for the senses, with all manner of...
Scottish Parliament

Time to hit the reset button

Salmon Scotland chief executive Tavish Scott argues that the government’s task is to create the conditions for change and growth, not interfere or hold back business My daughter runs a...
Shrimp in hand

Cutting the carbon

Seafood giant Thai Union aims to get more sustainable shrimp onto the world’s supermarket shelves Thai Union Group, the world’s seafood leader, has launched an innovative programme to significantly reduce...
Rainbow trout

Warmer Waters

Our roundup this month covers thermal stress, a mystery parasite and why your sunscreen might be bad for marine life Climate change is making our seas warmer. This much is...
Fish Farmer November 2024

The November 2024 issue of Fish Farmer is out now online