Innovation & Investment
Rabobank: Hybrid flow-through systems could transform salmon farming
A new Rabobank report highlights that hybrid flow-through systems could transform aquaculture, but require investment and regulatory support.
Intelligence
Despite strong headwinds, Scottish salmon sector optimistic for growth
With major obstacles to growing production and maintaining market share, the Scottish salmon industry keeps an eye on the horizon.
Intelligence
Kontali: Global farmed salmon production set to surge
Farmed salmon production projects to grow nearly 40% in the next decade, driven by health management, land-based production and investments.
Innovation & Investment
‘This job is not for a person’: Underwater robots take on tough tasks in aquaculture
Underwater robots are automating the cleaning and inspection of fish pen nets, reducing risks for humans and improving fish health.
Health & Welfare
Study looks at how mechanical delousing and fast growth rates impact salmon fillet color
A new Nofima study reveals that mechanical delousing and fast growth negatively impact salmon fillet color.
Health & Welfare
Tool in development aims to improve sea lice predictions and fish health
A new tool is being developed to improve sea lice predictions and enhance fish health with more reliable, consistent data.
Intelligence
Canadian government confirms open-net pen BC salmon farm closures in 2029
The aquaculture industry reacts to the Canadian government's "short-sighted" decision to close open-net pen BC salmon farms in 2029.
Intelligence
Scottish salmon exports reach five-year high
Scottish salmon exports have surged to $819 million in the past year, reaching a five-year high as international demand grows.
Intelligence
University of Glasgow will increase its salmon and seaweed farming research
The University of Glasgow has received £3 million in funding for farmed salmon health and seaweed aquaculture research.
Responsibility
Seaweed farming collaboration a first for Scottish Sea Farms
Scottish Sea Farms is involved in a collaborative salmon and seaweed farming initiative in Loch Spelve to boost the marine environment.
Responsibility
Behind one First Nation’s fight to keep its salmon farms afloat
The Kitasoo Xai’Xais Nation fights regulation and celebrity backlash as salmon farming’s future in British Columbia hangs in the balance.
Responsibility
Ace Aquatec and Tiny Fish team up to advance Scotland’s salmon circular economy
Ace Aquatec and Tiny Fish aim to expand premium food markets for small Scottish salmon, enhancing the circular economy.
Health & Welfare
SAIC boosts funding for cleaner fish vaccination research
SAIC funds research to fine-tune a cleaner fish vaccination, potentially improving sea lice control in salmon farming.
Intelligence
Scottish salmon farmers to trial simplified licensing and approval process
Can a new consenting process for Scottish salmon farms lead to efficiencies and improved community engagement?
Intelligence
Salmon aquaculture to remain strong in 2024, but shrimp sector expected to struggle: Rabobank
Rabobank analysts predict better supply for salmon aquaculture and fishmeal in 2024, but low market prices for shrimp may become “the new normal.”
Health & Welfare
New research explains what black and red spots on salmon fillets indicate
Black spots on salmon fillets differ in origin from red spots, prompting scientific exploration beyond just bleeding causes.