Intelligence
Federal Court rejects Canadian government’s plan to phase out BC salmon farms
The Federal Court has rejected the Canadian federal government's plan to phase out BC salmon farms in the Discovery Islands.
Aquafeeds
BioMar and Deep Branch team up to trial single cell protein in salmon feeds
Deep Branch and BioMar will test the performance and digestibility of Proton, a single-cell protein for salmon feeds.
Responsibility
Does aquaculture really need a heat-tolerant salmon to adapt to rising ocean temperatures?
With rising ocean temperatures, are efforts to breed a heat-resistant salmon a race against nature? Or does the ideal fish for tropical aquaculture already exist?
Intelligence
NOAA: ‘Marine finfish aquaculture has no adverse impact on native species in Puget Sound’
NOAA has found that marine finfish aquaculture in Puget Sound has little to no negative impact on native species.
Innovation & Investment
Moleaer: Nanobubble technology a good fit for semi-closed salmon systems
Nanobubble technology company Moleaer’s collaboration with Grieg and CPI Equipment results in lower oxygen use on a semi-closed salmon farm.
Intelligence
Canadians largely support ocean-based salmon farming, yet farms are being shut down
Amid a dizzying landscape of passions and politics, a recent survey showed the confusing messages Canadians are getting about salmon farming.
Responsibility
Scottish salmon farmer introduces hybrid feed storage barge to reduce carbon footprint
Loch Duart, an independent Scottish salmon farm, has introduced a hybrid feed storage barge to reduce its carbon footprint.
Intelligence
Rabobank sees strong outlook for aquaculture amid Covid recovery
Pending the degree of a global Covid recovery, a leading food and agribusiness analyst at Rabobank says aquaculture is in a strong position.
Intelligence
Futuristic aquaculture exhibition center will soon be set afloat in Norway
One of Norway’s largest fjords will soon be home to a floating “Salmon Eye” tourist attraction devoted to futuristic aquaculture.
Intelligence
Salmon farmer says aeration compressor system helped cut its carbon emissions
Cermaq Canada cut more than 76,000 kg of carbon dioxide emissions using a new aeration technology provided by Poseidon Ocean Systems.
Responsibility
Norwegian researchers addressing climate change-related stress
Nofima is developing a methodology to help aquaculture understand climate-change-related stress for species like cod, salmon and lumpfish.
Responsibility
‘They thought we were crazy’: Behind one Faroe Island salmon farmer’s bold stance to reduce its carbon emissions
Hiddenfjord executive’s insistence that “fish should never fly” flies in the face of industry norm. This Faroe Island salmon company intends to do things greener.
Innovation & Investment
‘Microbiome management’ gives RAS operator a foothold against off-flavor-causing geosmin
RAS operator puts proactive “microbiome management” approach in play to eliminate off-flavors and finds good results in lowering geosmin levels.
Responsibility
Scottish Sea Farms launches hybrid-power workboat to reduce carbon footprint
Scottish Sea Farms has added a hybrid power workboat to its fleet, which could cut fuel costs by up to 50 percent and reduce its overall carbon footprint.
Aquafeeds
TCFFI, Cargill partner to develop better feeds for RAS salmon
Land-based aquaculture research center partners with animal feeds giant to develop optimal feeds for Atlantic salmon raised in recirculating aquaculture systems.
Health & Welfare
Breeding for behavior in pursuit of a better cleaner fish
Researchers are investigating the behaviors of cleaner fish like ballan wrasse and lumpfish, hoping to spur greater interaction with salmon.