Health & Welfare
Rapid Norovirus detection kit for oysters hits the UK market
New Norovirus detection kit for oysters promises rapid, accurate testing to enhance food safety and mitigate risks for shellfish farmers.
Intelligence
Offshore mussel farm restores shellfish reefs to England’s south coast after 150 years
New research links offshore mussel farm in Lyme Bay to the revival of shellfish reefs, improving habitats for commercial fishing.
Fisheries
UK government embraces high-tech solution to safeguard fish stocks in English waters
Once operational, the UK plans to make Remote Electronic Monitoring technology mandatory for all vessels in five priority fisheries.
Intelligence
Scientists use lobster tags to study how offshore aquaculture restores marine habitats
The Ropes to Reefs project uses lobster tagging to assess the wider benefits of the UK’s first large-scale offshore mussel farm.
Responsibility
Study: Increased rainfall from climate change threatens UK sea urchins
A new study finds that sea urchins deteriorated physically when immersed in less salty water – a risk that could occur with climate change.
Intelligence
UK, India ink research agreement to advance shrimp farming, HAB detection, fisheries
The UK and India will help develop joint research programs, like using “cutting edge UK technology” to spot diseases in shrimp aquaculture.
Health & Welfare
British Veterinary Association to explore aquaculture, wants to ‘futureproof’ the sector
The British Veterinary Association will research the health and welfare needs of farmed fish and is urging vets to consider jobs in the sector.
Responsibility
New definition for sustainable finfish farming could be ‘foundation stone’ for UK aquaculture
The SAIC board has endorsed a new definition of a sustainable approach to UK finfish farming that is a 'foundation stone' for aquaculture.
Fisheries
Study: Pyridine is ‘highly toxic’ to crabs and caused 2021 die-off
A Newcastle University study found that pyridine is 'highly toxic' to crabs and is the chemical responsible for crab and lobster die-offs in the United Kingdom.
Innovation & Investment
Subsea UK transitions to Global Underwater Hub, expands focus to include aquaculture
Subsea UK is transitioning to the Global Underwater Hub (GUH) – a new organization that represents the wider underwater industry, including aquaculture.
Innovation & Investment
Orkney Shellfish Hatchery has the hardware for shellfish restoration
The Orkney Shellfish Hatchery aims to aid the restoration of iconic U.K. fisheries – native flat oysters, clawed lobsters and their coastal communities.
Innovation & Investment
UK lobster-farming project breaks new ground
A project to grow lobsters in the open sea is giving researchers hope that the technology behind stock enhancement could be improved and that lobster farming could provide new prospects for diversification and employment.