Shrimp farming good for Bangladeshi families, Stirling researcher's study shows A new, large-scale study into prawn and shrimp production in southwest Bangladesh has found that the industry is crucial to public health and prosperity, whilst being climate-resilient, contrary to its reputation.
Institute of Aquaculture chief Stead going back to Yorkshire roots Professor Selina Stead, head of Stirling University’s Institute of Aquaculture (IoA), is leaving the role join the University of Leeds as executive dean of environment from the beginning of next year.
Exploring aquaculture’s progress over 20 years A study involving the University of Stirling found that the aquaculture industry has made significant strides towards sustainability over the last 20 years.
Shrimp breakthrough earns global award for Stirling University researcher University of Stirling postdoctoral researcher Simão Zacarias has been awarded this year’s Global Aquaculture Innovation Award, the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) has announced.
University role for CageEye development director Dr Sunil Kadri, international business development director of Norway-based aquaculture technology firm CageEye, has been appointed honorary adjunct professor by the Universidad Austral de Chile (Southern University of Chile).
Salmon farmers invited to have their say on fish welfare Scotland’s fish farmers are being asked to give their views on how on-farm salmon welfare assessments might be improved to benefit both the fish and production.
Moth larvae can help fight tilapia disease, shows study Scientists at Stirling University’s Institute of Aquaculture have shown that the larva of a moth may be used instead of fish to study the effects of a pathogen that causes a deadly disease in one of the world’s most farmed fish, tilapia.
Trout fry vaccine to be trialled in Scotland Scotland’s biggest trout farmer, Dawnfresh, and Stirling University’s Institute of Aquaculture (IoA) are leading a consortium that is taking a significant step towards the development of a commercial vaccine for rainbow trout fry syndrome (RTFS).
Salmon ‘eat more with sonar feed system’ Autonomous feeding system developer CageEye has reported good results after a year’s testing with a Norwegian salmon farmer, Austevoll Melaks.
Students offered direct route into aquaculture sector BioMar, Gaelforce, Loch Duart, Marine Harvest Scotland and Scottish Sea Farms are collaborating with the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre to offer graduates a direct route into the aquaculture sector.
Scottish Sea Farms triathlon boosts charities Employees of Scottish Sea Farms, plus their friends and families, as well as suppliers, have raised more than £35,000 for charity at a triathlon festival at Stirling University Sports Campus.
Europharma fish health course targets Scots sector Fish health and welfare programmes developer Europharma has created a training course to address the challenges and opportunities in Scotland’s aquaculture industry.
Fishmeal body unveils first ever annual report The IFFO, which represents the fishmeal, fish oil and wider marine ingredients industry worldwide, has published its first ever annual report.
