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.
Aquafeeds
New metric from Stirling aims to help fish farmers boost nutrition retention
A new "nFIFO" metric may help fish farmers boost nutrient retention, reduce waste and lead to more sustainable aquaculture practices.
Innovation & Investment
New UK aquaculture hub aims to drive industry innovation and sustainability
The National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub will create jobs and position the UK as innovation leader for the seafood industry.
Health & Welfare
Investments in fish health and welfare drive record survival rates for Scottish salmon
New data reveals investments in fish health and welfare since 2018 have led to record-high survival rates for Scottish salmon.
Innovation & Investment
Can environmental DNA transform seabed monitoring in Scottish salmon farms?
New environmental DNA method may enable faster, cheaper seabed monitoring, shifting how salmon farms and regulators assess ecological impact.
Innovation & Investment
Aquaculture Innovation Award Finalist: Seaqure labs’ aquafeed ingredient made from fungi and food waste
Sweden-based startup Seaqure labs is addressing global protein needs by exploiting the benefits of a mycoprotein powder made from fungi.
Innovation & Investment
Ace Aquatec wins Michelin grant to fuel aquaculture growth and innovation
Ace Aquatec has received a grant from Michelin Development to fuel the growth and development of the aquaculture industry.
Innovation & Investment
Responsible Fisheries Innovation Award Finalist: GenusWave and its Targeted Acoustic Startle Technology
To reduce predation and increase catch, GenusWave uses brief sounds to startle marine mammals, using technology to target specific species.
Fisheries
The AI tool that aims to make bottom trawling smarter and prevent bycatch and discards
Smartrawl employs AI-enabled cameras and innovative gate hardware on fishing nets to enable bottom trawlers to sort fish, reducing bycatch.
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
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.
Aquafeeds
It all starts with whisky: Scottish company ramping up microalgae biomass production for aquaculture and pet foods
With a decentralized circular economy approach to microalgae production, MiAlgae is positioned to contribute to the growing basket of alternative feed ingredients.
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.
Intelligence
SAIC funds sea lice vaccination technology developed by Stirling and other partners
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has awarded funding to assess the efficacy of novel sea lice vaccine technology.