Responsibility
NatureScot and SSEN Distribution launch largest-ever Scottish seagrass planting program
The organizations team up to restore seagrass meadows with $2.5 million in funding, addressing both climate change and biodiversity loss.
Intelligence
SAIC funds sea lice vaccination technology developed by Stirling and other partners
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has awarded funding to assess the efficacy of novel sea lice vaccine technology.
Aquafeeds
Artemia-farming startup looks to modular, land-based production model
Edinburgh startup farming artemia for aquafeeds partners with a Scottish innovation center to develop modular, land-based production systems.
Intelligence
Scottish salmon farmers to trial simplified licensing and approval process
Can a new consenting process for Scottish salmon farms lead to efficiencies and improved community engagement?
Responsibility
Salmon Scotland Wild Fisheries Fund boosts wild Atlantic salmon conservation initiatives
The Salmon Scotland Wild Fisheries Fund will invest in supporting the conservation of Scotland’s wild Atlantic salmon.
Scientists are developing a new ‘groundbreaking’ oral vaccine for sea lice in farmed Atlantic salmon
Health & Welfare
Scientists are developing a new ‘groundbreaking’ oral vaccine for sea lice in farmed Atlantic salmon
A new oral vaccine using reverse vaccinology and artificial intelligence may help with sea lice challenges faced by the aquaculture industry.
Health & Welfare
SAIC is funding fish health and welfare research initiatives
SAIC has awarded $1 million in R&D support to seven innovation projects focused on fish health and welfare.
Intelligence
Study finds no link between salmon farms and harmful algal blooms
Researchers conclude that farmed salmon biomass does not impact the abundance of harmful algal blooms in Scottish waters.
Intelligence
The secret to growing the seaweed farming industry? SAMS study says public trust
The emerging UK seaweed farming sector needs public backing for long-term success, the Scottish Association for Marine Science reports.
Responsibility
Novel chemical-free approach could create a circular model for treating aquaculture waste
An initiative could open up a new avenue for seafood producers to deal with aquaculture waste in a more circular way.
Health & Welfare
Salmon farmers in Scotland cut antibiotic usage by more than 50 percent in 2022
Less than 10 percent of seawater salmon farms in Scotland used antibiotics in 2022, according to a new report by the UK government.
Intelligence
Could holographic cameras and AI technology lead to an early warning system for sea lice in the ocean?
Researchers are exploring the use of underwater holographic cameras and artificial intelligence technology to identify sea lice in the ocean.
Responsibility
Mowi Scotland ships record volume of farmed salmon in bespoke reusable containers
Mowi Scotland reports that in 2022 it shipped a record volume of farmed salmon in reusable containers called S-BINs.
Intelligence
Wind turbine-powered offshore fish farm tech aims to boost salmon production in Scotland
Impact-9 claims its prototype submersible, floating offshore fish farm enclosure, ready for testing, could produce up to 2,500 tons of salmon a year.
Intelligence
Semi-closed salmon farm ‘of national significance’ meets resistance in Scotland
Scotland's National Park officials oppose the development of a semi-closed-containment salmon farm, despite its "national significance."
Health & Welfare
Scotland wins bid to host international sea lice summit
Scotland will host the biennial International Sea Lice Conference in 2024, after a successful bid led by SAIC.