Aquaculture

The European Commission has launched an open public consultation on the EU algae initiative.

In what is thought to be a global first for the sector, a team of aquaculture experts is exploring the development of a new rapid diagnostic method to support Scotland’s shellfish producers…

Ace Aquatec has expanded its North America team with two new senior appointments making the new Canada office the company’s fourth international base outside the UK in addition to Australia, Chile and…

High-efficiency motors combined with variable speed drives hold the key to higher productivity, lower costs and sustainability for aquaculture plants. Torben Poulsen, Business Development Manager, Drives and Pumps, at ABB Motion, explains…

Annex Business Media, host of the RAS Connector Series virtual events, has announced that Denmark has been selected as country partner. Through a strategic partnership with Danish Export Association, European land-based aquaculture…

Responding to a call by John Risley for a moratorium on expansion of salmon aquaculture in Canada, the Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association’s executive director Susan Farquharson has accused the Clearwater Seafoods…

Scottish Sea Farms has achieved what is thought to be a first in farmed fish health – no antibiotics were used in any of its farming operations in 2020.

Skretting is one step closer to realising its sustainability ambitions with the trialling of a new ingredient made by Finnish biotech start-up, eniferBio.

Alltech Coppens plans to reduce the environmental impact of its fish feed.

Xelect has launched a one-stop genetic broodstock health check for trout producers, bringing the benefits of genetics in aquaculture to even small companies.

The Nueva Pescanova Group has installed seven photovoltaic farms in its facilities in Spain and Namibia to cut its CO2 emissions and boost operational efficiency.

In an attempt to mitigate losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, aquaculture system producer SEAPA is trying to attract international customers by promoting new products online.

Signify has launched new Philips solar fish grow lights that help to optimise farming for ponds, relying solely on the power of the sun.

Harvest Road Oceans’ Leeuwin Coast has become the first aquaculture brand in Australia with officially certified carbon neutral aquaculture products.

Aquaculture is a known introduction pathway of invasive alien species, which have become direct facilitators of biodiversity decline worldwide. More importantly, several species that pose severe threats have not been discussed and…

HAV Design has designed what is believed to be the worlds most environmentally friendly salmon carrier.

MAN Energy Solutions has won a contract to supply the main engines for two newbuilding live-fish carriers, currently under construction at the Cemre shipyard in Turkey.

The European Commission has published a new action plan that is set to boost organic agriculture and aquaculture in Europe.

Aquaculture company Avramar is reaping the benefits of its fully integrated security operation put in place last year to protect its farms in the gulf of Astakos, off the western coast of…

BioMar is establishing a fourth division to promote activities in Vietnam, China and the wider Asia region.