Archivos anuales: 2020

To our entire virtual community: we wish you a season of tranquility, reflection, and rest. We know that 2020 has been a challenging year. We consider it important to take advantage of the last couple of weeks to reconnect to the essential components of our lives and renew our spirits […]

A Scottish salmon simulator start-up has secured its first commercial contract with California-based Calysta, supporting trials for a sustainable alternative protein source that could be rolled out across the global aquaculture industry. Written by: Peter A Walker / content editor Insider.co.uk Using a gut simulator that mimics the digestive tract […]

Experts from the University of Stirling will deliver a new project that will further enhance the European aquaculture sector’s access to innovative and world-class scientific research. Information source: University of Stirling / news The Stirling team, led by Dr Sonia Rey Planellas, of the Institute of Aquaculture, will lead on […]

Fredrikstad Seafoods and BioMar Norway extend their long-term RAS feed agreement for three more years. Fredrikstad Seafoods and BioMar have already been collaborating closely to develop a sustainable feed recipe for their RAS facility in Fredrikstad. Information source: BioMar / media release “We have worked closely with BioMar for several […]

UMITRON PTE. LTD. recently launched ‘UMI to SACHI’, an initiative advocating for consumers to be more emotionally in touch with the way seafood is produced and to encourage them to be more involved in the future of our oceans. In doing so, Umitron hopes to leverage technology to help farms […]

The sustainable practices of the Irish aquaculture industry will form the focus of a Euronews documentary being broadcast this month. Richard Donnelly, Salmon and Shellfish Manager, BIM and John Harrington, Kush Shellfish were interviewed as part of the documentary to tell the story of Irish organic mussels. Written by: editorial […]

New research from HSBC and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Water Resources in Oman, has identified the potential impact of climate change on Omani fisheries and aquaculture. Written by: editorial / Times of Oman Fisheries are recognised […]

ORIVO has been granted funding from the Norwegian Research Council to develop the next generation DNA-based analysis for feed products and feed ingredients. Among the partners in the project is the Danish sustainable aquaculture feed producer, BioMar, who sees the value of evidence-based transparency in their industry. Information source: BioMar […]

In the United States, marine aquaculture operates within one of the most comprehensive regulatory environments in the world. Projects that are sited in U.S. waters must meet a number of federal, state, and local regulations that ensure environmental protection, water quality, and healthy oceans. Information source: NAA / media release […]

For the first time in the history of seafood production, ten of the largest seafood companies in the world have committed to a set of time-bound and measurable goals that will ensure the industry becomes more sustainable. The goals are the result of four years of dialogues through the science […]