Health & Welfare
Scottish salmon survival rates hit record highs in early 2026
Scottish salmon survival rates reached record highs in early 2026, reflecting continued investment in fish health and farm management.
Fisheries
Juvenile Chinook salmon in Fraser River are swimming in a ‘chemical cocktail,’ study warns
From caffeine to cocaine, researchers found juvenile Chinook salmon in the Fraser River are feeding and growing in a chemical soup.
Innovation & Investment
Project uses AI-powered cameras to improve fish growth tracking and feeding strategies
Two-company collaboration has AI-powered cameras tracking fish growth to enhance feeding efficiency, breeding and fish health in aquaculture.
Aquafeeds
Nofima study finds rainbow trout fillets store more omega-3s than salmon
Nofima finds higher omega-3 feed levels don't improve trout health or survival, but trout stores more EPA and DHA in fillets than salmon.
Health & Welfare
How the next generation diagnostic tools are improving early detection of disease in aquaculture
Innovative disease diagnostic tools like Integrated Fluidic Circuits are enabling faster, more informed responses to health challenges.
Health & Welfare
Did a mass salmon escape leave a genetic mark on Scotland’s wild fish? A study aims to find out.
A multi-year study will examine if a mass salmon escape during an October storm left any genetic impact on wild salmon populations.
Health & Welfare
A shocking innovation: Electric fences show promise in sea lice prevention
Electric fence technology could block sea lice at the infectious stage, boosting fish welfare and cutting costs for salmon farms.
Health & Welfare
Cermaq Canada completes first salmon cycle with zero sea lice treatments
Cermaq Canada credits Ahousaht partnership after first salmon cycle with zero sea lice treatments and record-low lice levels.
Health & Welfare
2024 marked most challenging sea lice season in more than a decade for Norway, report finds
Norway’s salmon farms faced the worst sea lice season in over a decade in 2024, with infestations up 30 percent amid ocean warming.
Intelligence
Researchers conclude B.C. salmon farms pose minimal risk to wild salmon populations
Study finds B.C. salmon farms pose minimal risk to wild salmon, challenging claims about impact of open-net pen aquaculture.
Aquafeeds
BioMar more than doubles vitamin D levels in its farmed salmon diets
BioMar doubles vitamin D levels in its farmed salmon feed, boosting fish health and fillet nutritional value for consumers.
Health & Welfare
Salmon skin cell discovery could improve wound healing and fish health in aquaculture
Scientists discover stem-like skin cells in salmon that aid healing, offering new ways to boost fish health and survival in aquaculture.
Health & Welfare
Bacterial mixtures from live-feed microalgae shows promise as alternative to antibiotics for aquaculture
Bacterial mixtures from live-feed microalgae can combat fish pathogens, offering a possible alternative to antibiotics in aquaculture.
Health & Welfare
Canadian firm to develop rapid disease test for fish and shellfish aquaculture
Onda secures funding to develop a rapid disease test for faster, cost-effective aquaculture disease detection in fish and shellfish.
Health & Welfare
Vaccine research project receives $1m to combat antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture
The project advances the vaccine’s commercial development and uptake in Vietnam's aquaculture sector to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Innovation & Investment
Aquaculture researchers secure funds to enhance fish health and welfare amid climate change
Three new aquaculture projects net $2 million in funding to improve fish health and welfare in response to climate change challenges.