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Protecting human rights
Chris Ninnes, CEO of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council, offers an overview of the challenges faced by the seafood sector and what can be done to improve the social performance of seafood supply chains The recent investigations uncovering human rights abuses...
ISA confirmed at Måsøval site, Mowi case suspected
The number of confirmed and suspected infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) cases in Norway is continuing to mount, with a suspected outbreak at a Måsøval farming location last month now confirmed by the authorities. ISA is a constant problem for the...
Nova Austral bankruptcy order lifted
The Chilean salmon breeder Nova Austral has succeeded in getting its bankruptcy order temporarily suspended. The move will give the company breathing space as it attempts to turn around its fortunes. It will also come as a relief to the...
MSPs hear case against salmon farming
The follow-up inquiry into salmon farming in Scotland got underway yesterday with what amounted to the case for the prosecution, as well as evidence from academics and non-governmental organisations. The Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs and Islands (RAI) Committee held its...
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Eight Loch Duart sites to integrate Innovasea’s real-time pen monitoring solution
RS Aqua, a leading supplier of aquaculture equipment in the UK and Ireland, is set to install Innovasea’s environmental monitoring solution, aquaEnvironment, at eight additional Loch Duart sites in the...
Vónin Scotland rolls out new brand in Aviemore
Vónin Scotland debuted under its new brand at Aquaculture UK 2024, held in Aviemore on May 14-15. Part of the Vónin Group, the company has service stations in Scalpay and...
Socorex FishGuide™ helps in fish injections
FishGuideTM is a device enabling quick and precise fish and syringe positioning. It reduces the risks of fish wounds and protects users from injuries. Recommended for injecting various fish species,...
The Green Sea is back, and ready to service
A Norwegian company is helping Scottish salmon farmers with effective, safe delousing Facts about Green Sea Service • Established in Kristiansand, Norway, in 2019 with managing director Stian Espeland as...
Marine Cranes Ltd launches services and partners with Iron Fist to expand crane distribution for the UK and Ireland
Newly formed Marine Cranes provides servicing, overhaul and sales to the marine industry across the UK and Ireland. It has recently acquired an exclusive dealership with IRON FIST to supply...
Jobs
Marine Electrician, Scottish Sea Farms – Shetland Islands
We are currently recruiting for a Marine Electrician to join our Engineering team to service our Shetland Marine Farms. Responsible for the full service, maintenance and repair of the regions...
Farm Technician, Migdale Smolt – Loch Damph
Offering an exciting opportunity to start your career in the Scottish Aquaculture Industry as a Farm Technician Location: 1 position available at Loch Damph, South Position Type: Full Time, Permanent...
Features
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...
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...
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...
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...
Opinion
Protecting human rights
Chris Ninnes, CEO of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council, offers an overview of the challenges faced by the seafood sector and what can be done to improve the social performance of...
Counter argument
Dr Martin Jaffa asks: Is the consumer’s reluctance to try different fish actually the fault of the industry and retailers? An article in the Guardian newspaper looked at why people...
The vegetarian oyster
By Nick Joy A long time ago, we were trying to grow seaweed and sea urchins alongside our salmon. The approach had many highly technical names, but I like to...
The speed of reaction
Opinion piece by Nick Joy I admit that my mind might not be quite on the job at the moment. Coming back from Sicily by car has been quite an...
Events
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...
Video highlights from Aviemore
Aquaculture UK is the country's biggest event of its kind, and this month saw the industry gather in Aviemore to meet up, swap insights and showcase the latest innovations. The...
AQUA 2024 plenary speakers confirmed
The speakers for the two plenary sessions at AQUA 2024, jointly hosted by the European Aquaculture Society and the World Aquaculture Society in Copenhagen this August, have been confirmed. They...
Keynote speaker announced for Aquaculture Africa
Leading academic Professor Constantinos Mylonas has been announced as the opening keynote speaker at Aquaculture Africa 2024 (AFRAQ24) this November. The event, which takes place in Hammamet, Tunisia on 19-22...
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