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Whole Oceans closer to green light for salmon RAS

Whole Oceans closer to green light for salmon RAS

On-land salmon farmer Whole Oceans has taken another step towards building its recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) on the site of a former paper mill in Bucksport, Maine, in the US. The company has obtained a submerged lands leases for use of the property along the Penobscot River.

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Skretting's $2m to scale up alternative feed ingredients

Skretting's $2m to scale up alternative feed ingredients

Feed manufacturer Skretting will spend $2 million to enable the development of alternative aquaculture feed ingredients next year, it said today.

Change at the top of SalMar

Change at the top of SalMar

Norwegian salmon farmer SalMar, which owns 50% of Scottish Sea Farms, has announced that president and owner Gustav Witzøe will take over as chief executive from today.

Japan has a growing yen for Tartan Salmon

Japan has a growing yen for Tartan Salmon

A Japanese sushi company has substantially extended the use of Scottish Salmon Company fish following a successful trial.

First Nations boat operator fears for future as Canada goes to the polls

First Nations boat operator fears for future as Canada goes to the polls

Thousands of people who work in British Columbia’s salmon farming industry are anxiously awaiting the outcome of today’s federal election, in the knowledge that a Liberal Party majority might mean their jobs will disappear.

Norwegian group visits BC to learn about harmful algae blooms

Norwegian group visits BC to learn about harmful algae blooms

The Norwegian Seafood Association has planned a trip to Campbell River, British Columbia to learn more about harmful algae blooms.

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Bakkafrost issues shares to settle remaining SSC debt

Bakkafrost issues shares to settle remaining SSC debt

Shareholders in Faroese salmon farmer Bakkafrost have approved the issue a second tranche of new shares to finance the firm’s takeover of the Scottish Salmon Company.

BoJo’s Brexit is a step backwards, warns food trade

BoJo’s Brexit is a step backwards, warns food trade

The Food and Drink Federation today claimed that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new Brexit deal was a backwards step in terms of securing frictionless trade with the EU and would also lead to unwanted regulatory divergence.

Snorkel cage reduces sea lice infestation by 75%

Snorkel cage reduces sea lice infestation by 75%

A one-year commercial trial using salmon in snorkel cages resulted in a 75% decrease in the level of lice and as a result, the number of antiparasitic baths also decreased.

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Sustainability advocate slams ‘ill-informed’ pledge to ban net-pens in BC

Sustainability advocate slams ‘ill-informed’ pledge to ban net-pens in BC

A Canadian celebrity chef and sustainable seafood advocate has warned that the “ill-informed” election pledge by the country’s Liberal Party to end ocean-based salmon farming in British Columbia sets the seafood industry back and could ultimately harm wild salmon.

Ireland to open salmon visitor centre

Ireland to open salmon visitor centre

A years-long wait for licences may leave Ireland’s salmon farming industry lagging behind Scotland in terms of expansion, but there’s one area where it’s ahead of its neighbour – it will be first to open a salmon visitor centre.

Brexit agreement is a Christmas present for salmon farmers

Brexit agreement is a Christmas present for salmon farmers

Scotland’s salmon farmers have welcomed today’s announcement that UK and EU negotiators have agreed the terms of a Brexit deal ahead of an important trading period for fish producers.

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A trip to remember: visiting a fish farm for the first time

A trip to remember: visiting a fish farm for the first time

How salmon farming can scale sustainably in Scotland

How salmon farming can scale sustainably in Scotland

There's no escaping the benefit of cage standards

Don't make fishmeal the fall-guy for algae

‘More than half of shoppers’ know RSPCA Assured label

‘More than half of shoppers’ know RSPCA Assured label

The RSPCA Assured label used on much of Scottish salmon has become much more recognisable since it re-branded from Freedom Food four years ago, the accreditation organisation has revealed.

Mowi praised for its trust in re-born Highlands firm

Mowi praised for its trust in re-born Highlands firm

A Highlands company bought out of administration has thanked Mowi Scotland for showing faith in its ability to deliver housing for salmon farm workers on the Isle of Rum.

RAS expert AquaMaof gets a taste for shrimp

RAS expert AquaMaof gets a taste for shrimp

AquaMaof, one of the world’s leading makers of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) for finfish, has announced that is has successfully adapted its technology for shrimp production.

Whole Oceans brings hatchery expert on board

Whole Oceans brings hatchery expert on board

AquaShip eyes expansion as US investor buys 51% stake

AquaShip eyes expansion as US investor buys 51% stake

New deal for Mowi Canada West and local First Nation

New deal for Mowi Canada West and local First Nation

Shedding northern light on cold climate smolt growth

Shedding northern light on cold climate smolt growth

Mowi Scotland doubles third-quarter harvest volume

Mowi Scotland doubles third-quarter harvest volume

Mowi Scotland more than doubled its harvest volume in the third quarter of this year compared to Q3 2018.

We don’t use unsustainable fish, insist salmon farmers

We don’t use unsustainable fish, insist salmon farmers

Scotland’s salmon farmers have launched a pre-emptive strike against a report questioning the use of marine ingredients in aquaculture.

Newfoundland fish die-off costs Mowi €5 million

Newfoundland fish die-off costs Mowi €5 million

The die-off of 5,000 tonnes of salmon at Mowi-owned farms in Newfoundland has cost the company €5 million in one-off costs.

Aquaculture industry seeks clarity during Canadian Federal Election season

Aquaculture industry seeks clarity during Canadian Federal Election season

The Newfoundland Aquaculture Industries Association has penned a letter to Canadas politician’s in an attempt to gain clarity regarding plans for the future aquaculture industry.

Wester Ross back on the box

Wester Ross back on the box

Salmon farmer Wester Ross Fisheries Ltd has been on Britain’s TV screens for the third time this year.

Mowi farm licences suspended after 2.6m salmon die in Canada

Mowi farm licences suspended after 2.6m salmon die in Canada

A number of Mowi’s licences to farm salmon in Newfoundland and Labrador have been suspended by fisheries minister Gerry Byrne after he was informed that a huge fish die-off at the company’s Northern Harvest Sea Farm Ltd sites was even bigger than he was first told.