The state-of the art development in Wester Ross is now the United Kingdom’s largest freshwater RAS The Princess Royal of the United Kingdom (UK) has officially opened Bakkafrost Scotland’s multi-million-pound Applecross facility, marking a major step forward in sustainable Scottish salmon production. The state-of the art development in Wester Ross is the UK’s largest freshwater recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) and...
The academy is expected to train at least 60 aquaculture extension professionals from Sea Grant programs, Land Grant universities, and federal agencies Minnesota Sea Grant and Texas Sea Grant programs announced they will co-host the Aquaculture Leadership Academy in 2026 and 2027 and bring together aquaculture extension professionals from across the United States (US) for separate weeklong training sessions in...
By: Aquaculture Stewardship Council Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) recently held two successful Producer Connect Workshops in Bangkok and Tokyo, with ASC experts supporting Asian producers and partners as they prepare for the transition to the new Farm Standard and Feed Standard. Designed as practical, solutions-focused sessions, the workshops brought together producers, feed companies and supply chain partners to discuss and...
By: Center for Aquaculture Technologies Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) continues to grow its global genetics team with the appointment of Dr. Iulia Blaj as Quantitative Geneticist, based in Australia. The addition of Dr. Blaj strengthens CAT’s expanding breeding and genetics services team as demand continues to grow for advanced aquaculture breeding solutions worldwide. In her new role, Dr. Blaj...
By Stronger America Through Seafood As global demand for protein rises, advocates highlight need for federal legislation to expand domestic seafood production, drive jobs, and strengthen economies Open ocean aquaculture advocates came to Washington, D.C., to highlight their solution for meeting the growing demand for sustainable protein. With U.S. wild-caught fisheries having reached their sustainable limit, seafood industry leaders made...
By: GenoMar GenoMar is strengthening its approach to animal welfare across all operations through a strategic partnership with FAI — a globally recognized organization with scientific expertise in animal welfare across multiple species and production systems. A Science-Based Approach to Animal Welfare FAI combines scientific knowledge with practical implementation experience across terrestrial and aquatic species. That expertise is now advancing...
By: Aquaculture UK The UK’s leading aquaculture show is gearing up for a bigger than ever exhibition this year as it prepares to launch at its new home in Glasgow. With more than 250 exhibitors from over 20 countries already signed up, Aquaculture UK, to be held from June 16-17 at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), is expected to attract...
By: The INCAR² Center The INCAR² Center will host the Fourth International Symposium on Epigenetics in Marine and Aquatic Research (EPIMAR 2027), to be held in Puerto Varas, Chile, from May 25 to 28, 2027. Puerto Varas, in the heart of Chilean Patagonia, will serve as the meeting point for researchers from around the world at EPIMAR 2027, an event...
• Some weeks before, they acquired Lumarine, that currently operates the largest juvenile cod production facility in the country The Norwegian cod farming company Ode just announced that has entered into an agreement to acquire Mowi’s facility in Vanylven, Norway. They reported that Mowi will continue operating the facility through the summer with its current stock of ballan wrasse. After...
By Aquaintech Aquaintech today celebrates 30 years of advancing sustainable aquaculture through its Bacillus- based microbial solutions designed to improve water quality and support resilient, high-performance aquatic farming systems worldwide. Since its founding in 1996, Aquaintech has grown from a specialized water quality innovator into a global biotechnology company focused on practical, biology-driven solutions for aquaculture. Over three decades, the...
By Aquaculture Stewardship Council Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) continues to see building global momentum for its Feed Certification Program, with the first two ASC-certified feed mills in Venezuela. Agropecuaria Nivar became the country’s first ASC-certified feed mill, quickly followed by Proparca who achieved certification soon after – both producing shrimp feed. This milestone signals growing demand for more sustainable aquafeed in the region,...
