Intelligence
Scientists in Scotland develop land-based method to cultivate red seaweed year-round
SAMS researchers develop a land-based method to grow dulse, cutting mortality and enabling year-round red seaweed production.
Health & Welfare
Scottish salmon farmers back inquiry into wild salmon decline
Scottish salmon farmers back calls for an inquiry into wild salmon decline, as falling catches and conservation concerns draw scrutiny.
Aquafeeds
Remote feeding center leads to record feed efficiency for top salmon producer
Mowi’s remote feeding center achieved record feed efficiency in 2025, supported by AI-assisted monitoring and centralized operations.
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.
Intelligence
First seaweed nursery course launched to boost UK seaweed farming industry
The first seaweed nursery training course is launched in the UK to teach cultivation skills that support sustainable seaweed farming growth.
Responsibility
Survey reveals ‘stunning’ underwater images of marine life around salmon farm
A survey commissioned by Mowi documents thriving marine life around its salmon farm at Loch Hourn, highlighting local biodiversity.
Responsibility
Mowi: Scottish loch nutrients ‘virtually unaffected’ by nearly four decades of salmon farming
A review of 37 years of data finds that the nutrient status of a freshwater loch was not significantly altered by farming.
Aquafeeds
New metric from Stirling aims to help fish farmers boost nutrition retention
A new "nFIFO" metric may help fish farmers boost nutrient retention, reduce waste and lead to more sustainable aquaculture practices.
Intelligence
Despite strong headwinds, Scottish salmon sector optimistic for growth
With major obstacles to growing production and maintaining market share, the Scottish salmon industry keeps an eye on the horizon.
Innovation & Investment
New UK aquaculture hub aims to drive industry innovation and sustainability
The National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub will create jobs and position the UK as innovation leader for the seafood industry.
Health & Welfare
Investments in fish health and welfare drive record survival rates for Scottish salmon
New data reveals investments in fish health and welfare since 2018 have led to record-high survival rates for Scottish salmon.
Innovation & Investment
Can environmental DNA transform seabed monitoring in Scottish salmon farms?
New environmental DNA method may enable faster, cheaper seabed monitoring, shifting how salmon farms and regulators assess ecological impact.
Innovation & Investment
Aquaculture Innovation Award Finalist: Seaqure labs’ aquafeed ingredient made from fungi and food waste
Sweden-based startup Seaqure labs is addressing global protein needs by exploiting the benefits of a mycoprotein powder made from fungi.
Innovation & Investment
Ace Aquatec wins Michelin grant to fuel aquaculture growth and innovation
Ace Aquatec has received a grant from Michelin Development to fuel the growth and development of the aquaculture industry.
Innovation & Investment
Responsible Fisheries Innovation Award Finalist: GenusWave and its Targeted Acoustic Startle Technology
To reduce predation and increase catch, GenusWave uses brief sounds to startle marine mammals, using technology to target specific species.
Fisheries
The AI tool that aims to make bottom trawling smarter and prevent bycatch and discards
Smartrawl employs AI-enabled cameras and innovative gate hardware on fishing nets to enable bottom trawlers to sort fish, reducing bycatch.