Aquaculture

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

While shrimp exports from Ecuador reached almost 350,000 tonnes in the second-quarter this year – for the first time in the trade’s history, and representing an 11% increase year-on-year, the third-quarter failed…

5th November 2024

Ecuadorian shrimp fails to repeat record volume

5th November 2024

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS

From early detection of algal blooms, to precise feed broadcasting in mariculture, to rescue operations during emergency situations, drone technology is being looked at as a way to transform India’s marine fisheries…

5th November 2024

India looks to revolutionise fisheries with drones

5th November 2024

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Accent Equity has agreed to acquire Brimer from Entec Group, with the transaction expected to close in autumn 2024, pending regulatory approval and closing conditions.

4th November 2024

Accent Equity to acquire composite manufacturer

4th November 2024

OPINION

OPINION

The population of this iconic fish increased from a low point of 2% spawning biomass in 2010 to 10% in 2020 and continues to move in the right direction. This turnaround owes…

31st October 2024

Opinion: How Pacific bluefin tuna’s woes were reversed

31st October 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

In a significant move towards promoting sustainable aquaculture, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has pioneered an eco-friendly fish feed made from black soldier fly (BSF) larvae meal.

30th October 2024

Fly larvae feed set to revolutionise Indian aquaculture

30th October 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Investment of nearly GBP 1 billion on fish health and welfare has helped deliver the best survival rate for Scottish farmed salmon since 2020, with new figures published by trade body Salmon…

30th October 2024

Scottish salmon achieves best survival rate for four years

30th October 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Specialist agriculture investor AgDevCo has signed a long-term investment with Tropo Farms, a leading tilapia fish producer in West Africa and among the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa. 

30th October 2024

Trojo secures millions to fund tilapia production

30th October 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The European Mollusc Producers Association (EMPA) organised its first event in the European Parliament in Strasbourg to highlight challenges that the sector faces.

29th October 2024

European shellfish growers call for ambitious Common Aquaculture Policy

29th October 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Salmon producer Mowi ASA has announced Ole-Eirik Lerøy has decided to step down as Chairman of the Board following a 15-year tenure with the company. Ørjan Svanevik has been proposed as successor…

28th October 2024

Ole-Eirik Lerøy to step down as Mowi Chairman

28th October 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) has unveiled its Aquaculture Feed Solutions Toolkit, designed to help companies address climate change, habitat and biodiversity challenges linked to aquaculture feed.

25th October 2024

SFP launches aquaculture feed toolkit

25th October 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Aquaculture industry supplier FiiZK has announced a significant contract to supply two large ‘Protectus’ closed fish cages to an undisclosed fish farmer in Norway.

23rd October 2024

FiiZK wins major fish cage deal

23rd October 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Compassion in World Farming’s Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards (GFAWA) has recognised 49 winners from over 15 countries for advancing aquaculture and animal welfare.

22nd October 2024

Celebrating achievements in aquaculture and animal welfare

22nd October 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Bluefront Equity has announced its biggest ever investment with the majority acquisition of aquaculture technology specialist, Cryogenetics.

21st October 2024

Bluefront acquires 80% stake in Cryogenetics

21st October 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Recognising responsible seafood farming in the United Kingdom, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) held its fourth annual UK Awards in partnership with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) at The Box in Plymouth,…

17th October 2024

Fish Said Fred, Sainsbury’s and Lyons Seafoods win UK aquaculture awards

17th October 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Morecambe Bay Oysters, the UK’s largest hatchery, has gained Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) accreditation, while Loch Fyne Oysters – also part of the Associated Seafoods group, has been granted ASC ‘Chain of…

16th October 2024

Double certification for Associated Seafoods

16th October 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

A new survey reveals that 85% of UK citizens want stronger protections for farmed fish, calling for urgent improvements in fish farming welfare standards.

15th October 2024

UK citizens get behind the need for better fish welfare

15th October 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Scientists at the University of Stirling in Scotland have been awarded over £770,000 to support the roll out of a new vaccine that could deliver major benefits to the aquaculture industry.

14th October 2024

University vaccine work tackles resistance

14th October 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Tilapia Welfare Egypt Project has marked a significant achievement by enhancing the welfare of over 260 million fish, impacting 10% of Egypt’s Nile tilapia.

14th October 2024

Tilapia welfare project reaps rewards

14th October 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Cflow has won a deal with Salmon Evolution, the world’s largest land-based fish farming facility, for its second phase build-out at Indre Harøy, Norway.

10th October 2024

Cflow wins Indre Harøy deal

10th October 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

More than 650 pupils from Lochaber High School have taken part in a careers event focused on the Scottish salmon sector.

9th October 2024

Lochaber pupils explore salmon careers

9th October 2024