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NewsAquaculture forum in Timor-Leste
More than 100 stakeholders have gathered at the second National Aquaculture Forum in Dili, Timor-Leste, to discuss ways to continue developing the country’s growing aquaculture sector.
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NewsFiji approves MOU with Adelaide University
The Fjiian cabinet has approved a memorandum of understanding between Fiji’s Department of Fisheries and the University of Adelaide on tilapia farming.
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NewsFAU partners with USDA to boost aquaculture
Scientists from Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, one of the university’s four research pillars, will partner with future US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists to address the problem of the US shortfall in aquaculture production.
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NewsColombian tilapia reaches new markets
With government support in place and and the consolidation of a net of small and medium-sized companies, tilapia production in Colombia has been rising consistently in the past few years, reports Eduardo Campos Lima.
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NewsEfficiency-led Yanmar technology at Aqua Nor
A new compact UV LED steriliser will be amongst technology solutions showcased by Yanmar at Aqua Nor this month.
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NewsMørenot acquires Hvalpsund Net
Mørenot has been on a buying spree since its acquisition last year by investment fund FSN Capital – and this continues as the expanding Norwegian group snaps up Danish aquaculture and fisheries supplier Hvalpsund Net.
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NewsPredicting temperature, salinity and more
A new computer model is giving aquaculture a lifeline as it seeks to adapt to ever-changing undersea conditions.
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NewsPortal sheds light on Norwegian salmon farming
The impacts of salmon farming – on land and at sea – are being highlighted thanks to a new sustainability web portal in Norway
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NewsGael Force supplying Scotland’s newest salmon farmer
Aquaculture equipment supplier Gael Force Group has agreed an exclusive deal with Scotland’s newest salmon farmer, Organic Sea Harvest, to become their supply partner for two new site installations in 2020.
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NewsNew general manager for AKVA group Chile
Christian Schäfer has been appointed general manager of AKVA group Chile to focus on consolidating the company’s growth.
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Busy robot keeps nets clean
Mørenot Robotics AS in Bodø has been nominated for the Nor-Fishing Foundation Innovation Award for the development of an autonomous underwater robot. The robot used low-intensity brushing to prevent the build-up of fouling – and the robot is being launched during this year''s Aqua Nor.
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NewsSustainability review of aquaculture leasing
A ‘root and branch’ review of how Scotland’s seabed is leased for aquaculture will aim to promote sustainable development and wider value, Crown Estate Scotland has announced.
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NewsIrish rope grown mussels achieve MSC label
Ireland’s rope grown mussel fishery has been awarded Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. As certification for both rope-grown and bottom-grown mussels is held by Ireland’s seafood development agency Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), this means that the entire Irish mussel fishery under BIM management is certified.
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NewsPure Salmon finds Soul of Japan distributor
Soul of Japan, the Japanese arm of land-based salmon farming company, Pure Salmon, has secured a distribution partner for the Atlantic salmon from its new facility in Tsu City, Japan.
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NewsGael Force to unveil new pen at Aqua Nor
Gael Force Aquaculture will unveil its new integrated plastic fish pen design at this year’s Aqua Nor exhibition in Trondheim.
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NewsReact faster with Skretting’s ROVs
Skretting’s remote-controlled underwater vehicles (ROVs) are enabling instantaneous monitoring of different environmental factors, such as temperature and oxygen levels, helping customers detect anomalies and react earlier preventing losses in the water.
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NewsBAP gets a makeover
As part of a rebranding campaign that will roll out in October, the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) has unveiled a redesigned logo for its certification programme, Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP).
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NewsHuon salmon biggest in southern hemisphere
In a first for Tasmania-based Huon Aquaculture, the biggest hatchery-grown salmon in the southern hemisphere are being transferred to sea.
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NewsNew app to identify invasive species
A new smartphone app to help the aquaculture sector in Ireland identify invasive alien species is being trialled for the first time in Mulroy Bay, Co Donegal.
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NewsGael Force opens Canadian base
Scottish marine specialist, Gael Force Group, has established a base in Grand Falls-Windsor in Newfoundland and Labrador, to serve aquaculture producers in the region with the company’s marine equipment, technology and services.
