Health & Welfare
Study focuses on tissue remodeling and disease resilience in farmed salmon
A University of Stirling study will examine tissue repair and disease resilience in farmed salmon, targeting gill and skin health challenges.
Aquafeeds
Study examines the positive and negative environmental impacts of using fishmeal alternatives in aquafeeds
Study finds EU aquaculture’s shift from fishmeal to plant feed cut marine use but increased emissions, land and water impacts.
Innovation & Investment
Chinese scientists tour University of Stirling’s research hub to explore aquaculture innovation
A delegation of Chinese scientists explored how the University of Stirling's new research hub could drive sustainable aquaculture innovation.
Health & Welfare
University of Stirling’s new grant aims to advance fish welfare and responsible aquaculture in Southeast Asia
The University of Stirling has received $2.6M to improve fish welfare in Southeast Asia and promote responsible aquaculture practices.
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.
Responsibility
Sustainable mollusk farming project aims to boost food security in Asia
New global research initiative targets more sustainable, resilient mollusk farming in Asia amid climate and food security challenges.
Innovation & Investment
University of Stirling leads sustainable aquaculture project in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
The AquaSoS project uses digital tools to boost sustainable aquaculture in Vietnam, addressing disease, climate change and pollution.
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
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.
Health & Welfare
Have researchers figured out how to slow down the aging process in Atlantic salmon?
Spermidine, a compound found in vegetables, cereals and soybean products, may help salmon break down fatty acids and maintain optimal immune function.
Intelligence
Psychology study reveals why pescatarians prefer fish
University of Stirling researchers find that pescatarians’ preference for fish over land animal meat is rooted in perceived distance.
Responsibility
Study: Small-scale aquaculture can improve income, food security in rural regions like Zambia
A Stirling study finds that adopting aquaculture helps rural Zambian households diversify their income and improve their food security status.
Responsibility
Researchers’ new metric identifies girls in developing countries at risk of nutritional deficiency
A University of Stirling scientist led a project that developed a tool to identify girls in developing countries at risk of nutritional deficiency.
Intelligence
Mussel meat in hamburgers? Stirling researcher explores nutritional and environmental outcomes
A University of Stirling researcher is assessing the feasibility of using farmed mussel meat in beef products, like the ubiquitous hamburger.
Health & Welfare
Aquaculture research project secures funding to improve farmed fish welfare in Thailand and Vietnam
The University of Stirling has secured funding to improve farmed fish welfare in Thailand and Vietnam, with the aim to enhance fish quality.
Intelligence
It’s the current: Study identifying how mussel larvae move offers insights into where and how to farm them
A University of Stirling study has identified how mussel larvae move, which says "a lot about the best and worst locations for farms.”