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Nordic Halibut on track for growth

The white fish farmer Nordic Halibut said today it is on course to considerably increase production over the next six or seven years. Presenting its interim third quarter report, the company said that growth is firmly on the agenda. It...
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Approval for Portuguese semi-sub fish farm

Portugal is about to ramp up its aquaculture production business in a big way following the approval of a new fish farm on the Algarve. Mariculture Systems Portugal (MSP) has been given the go ahead for its sea bass and...
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A blank sheet of paper

By Nick Joy How can this be? I sit here with a blank sheet of paper the day following one of the most critical Budgets in the last two decades without a thought in my head. I suppose that the...
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Billund founder is back with a new company

The founder of Billund Aquaculture, which fell into bankruptcy earlier this year, has announced plans for a new venture. Christian Sorensen, the former boss of the recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) tech company, said his new company will be called Billund...
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WellFish Tech – Fish health redefined

You may have heard it said that whilst a jet engine is a complex system, it only becomes complicated when a bird passes through it. Understanding the difference leaves us better equipped to deal with complications when they arise. Whilst...
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International technology firm snaps up RS Aqua

UK marine technology specialist RS Aqua has been acquired by General Oceans, an underwater technology group with operations in Norway, the UK and the United States. In a joint statement the companies said the deal “will strengthen the positions of...
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WellFish Tech – Fish health redefined

You may have heard it said that whilst a jet engine is a complex system, it only becomes complicated when a bird passes through it. Understanding the difference leaves us...
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Algal oil for a better fish

RaySon algal oil, an alternative source of omega-3 specially for salmon feed, improves the quality of the final product for consumers and boosts the immune system. Xiamen Huison Biotech Co...
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Peri-Scope offers fast plankton analysis

Fish farmers now have a powerful new tool at their disposal with the launch of the Peri-Scope Quantitative Plankton Classifier. This innovative device allows for real-time, on-site analysis of plankton...
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Seawork looks ahead to 2025

Seawork, the European commercial marine and workboats exhibition, connects businesses to showcase innovations, solutions and new products. The event, taking place over 10-12 June 2025, features demonstrations, launches and announcements,...
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Our main strength is the quality of our people

A leading Irish food transport specialist is celebrating the five-year anniversary of its Scottish operation. Award-winning food-logistics and transport company, O’Toole Transport, is a family business, established in Galway, Ireland...
The Stingray E230 is rugged and reliable

Fouling solution

Lindgren-Pitman’s innovative net cleaner Stingray E230 Series ROV removes all fouling, minimises fish stress and reduces CO2 emissions by eliminating 90% of conventional fuel consumption. Through more than a decade...
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Jobs

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OCEAN ECOLOGY – AQUACULTURE VETERINARIAN – OBAN, SCOTLAND

www.ocean-ecology.com WHY OCEAN ECOLOGY? We are a leading marine environmental consultancy originally specialising in providing survey, technical and advisory services to organisations delivering and governing the global blue economy. Together...
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Features

The ASSG Conference

Assuring value

The Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers’ conference addressed the industry’s challenges, but also the benefits it offers to our food security and the environment. Robert Outram reports. The 2024 conference...
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A new frontier

The latest wave of land-based farming projects represents an exciting new era for aquaculture, but is the ambition matched by practicality? Fish Farmer’s expert panel considered the question in our...
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Navigating choppy waters

Industry estimates suggest that seafood production is due for a period of growth after a difficult spell. The Responsible Seafood Summit included several presentations on the performance and prospects of...
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Course work

Last month the golfing mecca, St Andrews, hosted another major international event: the Responsible Seafood Summit. Robert Outram was there. Last year it was St John’s, in New Brunswick, Canada....
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Investing in healthy fish

Our round-up of what’s new in fish health focuses on new projects aimed at increasing the industry’s knowledge. The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has announced its support for three...
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Flying fish

A rare Chinook salmon species in California has been given a chance to survive drought conditions thanks to a helicopter airlift, as Julia Hollister reports. An innovative programme to save...
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Opinion

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A blank sheet of paper

By Nick Joy How can this be? I sit here with a blank sheet of paper the day following one of the most critical Budgets in the last two decades...
Nick Joy RAS

There’s nothing new in the world

By Nick Joy Luckily, age has not dimmed my memory yet, so I can remember the first discussions about serious commercial RAS (recirculating aquaculture systems) farming of salmon. I thought...
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Sense and sentinels

I have always been sure that it was unnecessary for Scottish Ministers to appoint a regulator to manage sea lice, writes Dr Martin Jaffa. As the weeks go by, I...
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A positive spin

By Nick Joy My grandkids came to stay last week and I am currently sitting in a soft play centre in Forfar, having my hearing aids blown up by the...
Campaigners say fish farming is to blame for wild salmon decline – but can produce little evidence

Fact-free campaigns

The reputation of salmon farming has suffered as a result of criticism that does not have much to back it up, says Martin Jaffa. The reputation of farmed salmon in...
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Where has the time gone?

By Nick Joy This month, I hope you will forgive a subject a little closer to home, as an important milestone has just passed for me. Twenty-five years will have...
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Events

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Another award for Bakkafrost’s Native Hebridean

Salmon producer Bakkafrost Scotland has picked up another award for its Native Hebridean Salmon. The company was declared Primary Producer of the Year at the Highlands and Islands Food &...
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Seaweed sector looks to unlock its potential

Key players in Scotland’s rapidly growing seaweed industry will be gathering in the picturesque west coast town of Oban next month for the Annual Conference of the Scottish Seaweed Industry...
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Conference focuses on ‘nature-positive’ aquaculture

The Fishmongers’ Company is hosting a free one-day conference in London on Thursday 30 November, to turn the spotlight on nature-positive shellfish and seaweed farming. The aim is to showcase...
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Seagriculture USA: the Maine event

The second edition of Seagriculture USA 2023, a leading event for the seaweed sector, gathered 293 participants from 185 companies and 18 countries for two days of insightful discussions, knowledge...
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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...
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Seagriculture 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...
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