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AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The first oyster farm established in the Middle East has received Friend of the Sea recognition for sustainable practices.

5th September 2022

Middle East oysters certified

5th September 2022

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has updated its Salmon Standard and published version 1.4, following a rigorous science-based review process.

5th September 2022

New salmon standard

5th September 2022

NEWS

NEWS

Salmon Scotland is urging the government to overhaul the licensing system so that money made by salmon farmers stays in local and rural communities.

5th September 2022

Salmon Scotland: keep investment local

5th September 2022

NEWS

NEWS

Vulnerable consumers are being advised of an ongoing risk of Listeria associated with ready to eat smoked fish.

2nd September 2022

Smoked fish listeriosis risk

2nd September 2022

NEWS

NEWS

A private equity impact investment fund has agreed to back a newly created clam breeder to the tune of €5 million as part of its European bivalves strategy.

1st September 2022

Clam hatchery funding

1st September 2022

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

Norwegian shipbuilder Larsnes Mek Verksted AS has awarded a contract to Ålesund-based Hydroniq Coolers, who will deliver a hull-integrated seawater cooling system to a newbuild wellboat that will be built at the yard. 

1st September 2022

Newbuild cooling gear order

1st September 2022

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Steelhead trout producer Kames Fish Farming has established a new strategic partnership with aquaculture genetics company Xelect. Together the two Scottish companies will develop the first selective breeding programme for sea trout…

1st September 2022

Sea trout breeding project

1st September 2022

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Boston, US-headquartered aquaculture tech company Innovasea has launched a new rugged but lightweight submersible fish pen designed to alleviate fish stress through a smooth buoyancy control system. 

1st September 2022

New submersible fish pen

1st September 2022

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The Scottish Pelagic Processors Association (SPPA) – the representative organisation for Scotland’s mackerel, herring and blue whiting processing industry – is calling for urgent government action to support it from the serious…

31st August 2022

UK processing concerns

31st August 2022

NEWS

NEWS

The UK government has launched a consultation to gather evidence on the impact of flyseining in English waters to reduce pressure on fish stocks.

31st August 2022

Flyseining restrictions considered

31st August 2022