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NewsAquaculture’s crucial role to feed billions
The recent Virtual Ocean Dialogues conference confirmed that while the sector has made strong progress, some important obstacles still need to be overcome
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NewsAquaculture workboat for Maltese fish farm
In the midst of the challenges presented by the global pandemic, The SMS Group has delivered a newbuild 24 metre aquaculture vessel to a tuna farm operator in Malta.
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NewsAnchoring technology takes a leap forward
A research consortium has taken a significant step forward in the development of anchoring technology that could help the aquaculture sector deliver sustainable growth and reduce its environmental impact.
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NewsClear impact of responsible aquaculture
ASC''s first Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) report demonstrates the impact of certified responsible aquaculture with clear improvements in the environmental performance of salmon farms in Norway, Canada and Chile, and shrimp farms in Vietnam.
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NewsNew appointments in SSF restructure
Scottish Sea Farms has promoted its regional manager for Orkney, Richard Darbyshire, to the all-new role of Northern Isles regional manager with responsibility for the company’s Shetland and Orkney farms, supported by two new area manager roles.
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NewsRetailers urge action on shrimp disease
The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) together with more than 25 major retailers and seafood companies has written to the governments of China, India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam urging them to take increased and immediate action to address the ongoing problem of new diseases in shrimp farms.
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NewsAKVA appoints new regional business director
As of 1st September, Chris Beattie will be responsible for the development of the AKVA group`s organisations in North America and Australasia, and will support the ongoing growth and development of the business in these regions.
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NewsAquaMaof appoints new North America director
AquaMaof Aquaculture Technologies, specialist in recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) technology has appointed a new director of sales for North America.
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NewsRevolutionary invention for oyster farming
A Polish inventor has come up with a revolutionary device that allows for three times more oysters within the same area of seabed.
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NewsCovid-19: Farmers seek help with feed costs
Members of the Panay Aqua Farmers Cooperative (PAFC) have visited the Aquaculture Department of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC/AQD) accompanied by Remia Aparri of the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 6 (BFAR-6) to find ways to soften the impact of Covid-19 on the aquaculture industry in ...
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NewsFunding call to support Scottish aquaculture
The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has launched a rapid-response funding call to support Scotland’s growing aquaculture sector through the continuing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsEcuador’s shrimp market shrinks
The Ecuadorian shrimp industry has confirmed a serious contraction in its production and exports as a result of the market crisis and reduced demand on a scale not seen for more than a decade.
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NewsAKVA group acquires Alfaring mooring system
An agreement has been struck for AKVA Group to purchase the Alfaring mooring system along with two associated patents from Carl Stahl.
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NewsAiming for aquafeed self-sufficiency
Russia is set to ramp up aquafeed production nearly tenfold to 525,000 tonnes by 2030 to make fish farmers less dependent on imports
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NewsCan Trump make a bigger fish out of America?
Through its new executive order, the White House is seeking to propel the nation’s seafood sector into the big league.
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NewsUnlocking the genetic potential of tilapia
Xelect has completed a genetic analysis project supported by Msingi East Africa aimed at enabling genetic selective breeding in tilapia operations in Kenya and Uganda.
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NewsHelp for aquaculture to preserve stock
Aquaculture businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic can apply to cover the costs of maintaining unsold stock through a new £1.25 million fund.
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NewsGAA in sustainability recognition bid
The Global Aquaculture Alliance’s Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification program has submitted an application to The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI), the first step in receiving SSCI recognition.
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NewsSalmon farm boosts broadband for Sutherland
Scottish salmon farm, Loch Duart, has awarded £14,400 from a local community fund for free wireless broadband for all local residents in the Sutherland village of Scourie.
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NewsNew equipment for shellfish processing
Hoopers Island Oyster Co. has unveiled new oyster handling equipment for high-production shellfish processing.
