International drive to standardise sea lice modelling
A consortium of researchers from Scotland, Norway and the Faroe Islands are working on a new benchmark testing tool that could help to better validate the predictions of the dispersion…
A consortium of researchers from Scotland, Norway and the Faroe Islands are working on a new benchmark testing tool that could help to better validate the predictions of the dispersion…
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has secured new funding to continue its support of fish health research and development (R&D), delivered in collaboration between the private and public sectors.…
Research into the optimal formulation and delivery of vaccines to safeguard ballan wrasse from bacterial disease has been given a funding boost following a successful first phase, in a project…
A team of experts investigating the potential of a pioneering vaccination against sea lice has secured funding to take its research to the next stage, helping to address one of…
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has boosted the skillset of almost 500 individuals across the aquaculture sector since the launch of its skills programmes in 2014. SAIC has equipped…
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) is supporting further research into fish health and wellbeing initiatives in 2024, with seven successful projects set to benefit from its most recent funding…
A diet supplement already consumed by humans for its anti-ageing benefits could be used to help salmon digest feed and improve their natural disease resistance, with feed trials kicking off…
A novel chemical-free approach to treating aquaculture waste could see co-products returned to the sector to fuel the growth of ocean life such as marine worms and seaweed. Led by…
A Scottish Government-backed delegation is travelling to Norway this week to showcase the strength of the country’s aquaculture supply chain and boost international trade opportunities for SMEs. Some of Scotland’s…
A team of UK researchers is taking the next steps towards using hemp seed as a sustainable protein source for Scottish salmon feeds, following the success of the first live…