University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

New aquaculture research from the University of Stirling reveals larval salmon lice secrete unique proteins, which could offer new pathways for improved parasite control in salmon farming.

24th March 2026

Advancing parasite control in salmon farms

24th March 2026

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

A pioneering coalition led by Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability (FIS) has secured nearly GBP 172,000 in new funding to advance development of a world-first prawn stunning and tailing machine. The technology, designed to replace traditional manual live tailing at sea,…

18th November 2025

New tech takes prawn fishery closer to humane, automated tailing

18th November 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Scientists from China have visited the University of Stirling in Scotland to explore how world-class research facilities are shaping innovation and best practice in global aquaculture.

24th October 2025

Chinese scientists visit aquaculture hub

24th October 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The University of Stirling has secured over GBP 2 million in funding to lead a major international project aimed at improving the welfare of farmed fish in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.

11th August 2025

Stirling leads fish welfare project

11th August 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture is set to receive a significant boost to its marine aquaculture research capabilities with a £3.84 million investment in its Marine Environment Research Laboratory (MERL)…

19th March 2025

Stirling University secures £3.84m aquaculture grant

19th March 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Researchers at the University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture, in collaboration with the universities of Lancaster, Aberdeen and Cambridge, have developed a groundbreaking method to enhance nutrient retention in farmed fish feed.

10th March 2025

New ratio boosts fish feed sustainability

10th March 2025

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 Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council has pledged £4.6 million to help make the UK’s aquaculture industry more sustainable.

22nd May 2024

£4.6m boost for UK sustainable aquaculture

22nd May 2024

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Research into the optimal formulation and delivery of vaccines to safeguard ballan wrasse from bacterial disease has been given a funding boost following a successful first phase, in a project which could…

4th April 2024

Funding injection for cleaner fish vaccination project

4th April 2024

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

A team of experts investigating the potential of a vaccination against sea lice has secured funding to take its research to the next stage.

27th March 2024

Novel sea lice vaccine research progresses

27th March 2024