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An industry at risk
Federal government plans to reform the salmon industry in BC could simply kill it off, producers fear. Despite the scenic splendour of its great mountain ranges, British Columbia is not the preferred destination for some of Norway’s leading salmon farming...
Call for joined-up thinking to tackle marine litter
A more co-ordinated approach is needed to deal with marine litter in Scotland, including waste from fishing and aquaculture. That’s the message from Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS), which is calling on the Scottish Government to embed a “source-to-sea” approach into...
Anti-fouling agent sparks concerns
A new environmental toxin has been found in farmed salmon in Norway, but for the moment the authorities are keeping an open mind on what action to take because the amounts are so small. The substance is the anti-fouling agent...
Andfjord signs deals for water treatment and ROVs
The Arctic land-based fish farmer Andfjord Salmon has signed two agreements to secure sludge collection and processing for its current construction phase at Kvalnes. The Trøndelag-based company Meox will deliver remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs), while water treatment company Sterner...
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Taking care of your fish
FLS Caligus is a high-performance delouser, focussed on fish welfare We care about fish welfare because it is both good for the fish and economically important for the farmers. FLS...
Permeable protection
Lice skirts with built-in antifouling help to keep fish safe and well Sea lice management is one of the most complex issues to deal with at a salmon farm. Until...
Features
An industry at risk
Federal government plans to reform the salmon industry in BC could simply kill it off, producers fear. Despite the scenic splendour of its great mountain ranges, British Columbia is not...
Silence is golden
A study suggests that noise can be harmful for farmed salmon, as Vince McDonagh reports. Important new research has shown that man-made noise does affect salmon – and can inhibit...
The case for humane slaughter
A recent poll suggests consumers would support the adoption of electrical stunning as a humane slaughter method for sea bass and sea bream. Animal welfare is becoming an increasingly important...
Out of Eden
On the east coast of Scotland, an innovative project is seeking to show that tropical shrimp can be grown – at commercial scale – in colder climes. Growing king prawns...
Opinion
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...
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...
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...
Events
Aquafuture Spain moves to Vigo for 2025 – and is set to be bigger than ever
The 3rd Edition of the international aquaculture industry show, Aquafuture Spain, will take place over May 20 to 22, 2025, at the IFEVI exhibition centre in Vigo, in the north...
Anchovy quota announced in Lisbon
Some uncertainty in the aquafeed industry has been relieved with the announcement that Peru’s next fishing season will start on 1 November, with a quota of just over 2.5 million...
Minecraft pioneer shares vision of the future
Artificial intelligence can help aquaculture address its biggest challenges. That was the message from Chris van der Kuyl, IT entrepreneur and Chairman of aquaculture technology business Ace Aquatec, at the...
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