Study aims for lice-resistant salmon
Scientists aim to identify genes that could make Atlantic salmon resistant to sea lice, parasites that severely affect fish health and welfare, and cost the global aquaculture sector around £800…
Faroe Islands, February 2005
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Stage one of Scottish aquaculture review complete
The first stage of an ambitious review of how fish farms are regulated is complete and the Scottish Government has accepted all its recommendations in principle. Professor Russel Griggs OBE,…
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Leading seafood industry players make strategic investments in Andfjord Salmon
Animal nutrition and aquafeed leader Nutreco Norwegian seafood group Holmøy have agreed to invest in Andfjord Salmon, as part of a NoK38 million private placement. In addition, Andfjord Salmon has…
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Technology expert strengthens SAIC’s board
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has appointed Chris Hyde, chief technology officer of Aberdeen-based marine technology specialist OTAQ, to its board of directors. The move will strengthen links and…
Aquafacts is a hit with aquaculture industry
A new aquaculture industry app, launched by the people behind Fishfacts, has already been a hit with the industry – within just days of is release. Aquafacts follows the success…
Taking advantage of sludge collection technology
Lingalaks will be the first fish-farming company in Norway and in the world to make full commercial use of sludge collection technology from Framo LiftUP. The sludge collection system is due…
Norwegian salmon delivers on deforestation soy
Suppliers of Brazilian soybean to Norwegian salmon have accomplished their goal for a deforestation and conversion free supply chain, according to a new independent report. This development is described by…
Tenth in live fish carrier series for Rostein
Larsnes Mek Verksted has been contracted to build a 79.27 metre by 15 metre beam live fish carrier for Rostein AS, which will be the yard’s newbuild no 71 and…
Bakkanes goes to work
The latest vessel to join the aquaculture industry is the 73.40 metre LOA by 16.45 metre beam Bakkanes, which has been commissioned to operate for Faroese fish farming group Bakkafrost,…
Atlantic Sapphire’s Danish operation hit by fire
A major fire at the Langeland Laks facility of land-based salmon farming operation Atlantic Sapphire is a further blow to the company, in addition to difficulties earlier this year when…
