Lumpfish breakthrough can ease pressure on wild population Scientists have discovered that lumpfish sperm can be cryogenically preserved and remain healthy, potentially reducing the need for increasing numbers of wild male lumpfish to be caught to supply the cleaner fish needs of the salmon farming industry.
SAMS given £407k to develop Seaweed Academy The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has been granted £407,000 to develop training and business development for the UK’s fledgling seaweed farming industry.
Seaweed farming R&D earns award for SAMS Enterprise Research and development into the UK’s fledgling seaweed farming industry has won gold for SAMS Enterprise at the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) Highlands and Islands Awards.
Seafood industry survey will assess impact of Covid Seafood businesses, including fish farmers, are being asked to share their experiences on coping with the Covid-19 pandemic as part of a project that will help inform government policy.
Scientists sound warning over next-gen seal scarers Fish farmers should consider the potential consequences for species such as harbour porpoises if they intend to reintroduce a new generation of acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) to scare off seals, scientists say.
Funding boost for Scottish seaweed nursery A £150,000 project to expand and commercialise a seaweed nursery in Argyll, has secured up to £75,000 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
How an algae research centre can help cut fish farming’s carbon footprint A new algal research centre at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) near Oban will increase opportunities to extend aquaculture’s sustainability, scientists say.
‘Designer’ algae may open door to shellfish expansion Marine scientists in Scotland have developed a way of creating ‘designer’ algae that could signal a breakthrough in how shellfish larvae can be produced for the aquaculture industry.
UN hears how seaweed farming relieves poverty A global seaweed expert will tell a UN meeting today how the seaweed industry is helping people in developing nations escape poverty.
Seeking balance between ocean health and wealth The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) today launched a new five-year strategy which places a sustainable blue economy at its heart.
Scientists identify new tool for testing fish farm impacts Bacterial “metabarcoding” has considerable potential for use as a cost-effective, rapid and highly sensitive tool to assess the impacts of fish farms on the surrounding area, a three-month study has shown.
Turning the tide towards integrated aquaculture The results of a three-year effort aimed at overcoming the challenges of establishing integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) in Europe are to be presented at a virtual event later this month.
