Chile algal bloom highlights threats
AN algal bloom that killed 2.7 million salmon across three locations in Chile has highlighted the risks in the salmon farming sector, industry leaders said today. Marine Harvest lost the […] Continue Reading
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Learners of the year announced
Talented aquaculture apprentice Lisa Askham, 24, from Lochcarron won the aquaculture category at Lantra Scotland’s annual Land based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Awards. The runner-up spot went to […] Continue Reading
Fish Update Briefing Friday March 4
NORWEGIAN FISHING PIONEER DIES AT SEA TRIBUTES have been paid to Jan Kristiansen, one of Norway’s best known fishing characters, who has died while at sea at the age of 72. […] Continue Reading
Sea lice expert joins Benchmark
BENCHMARK Animal Health today further strengthened its Bergen operations with the appointment of sea lice expert Rune Stigum Olsen. Based in Bergen, Norway, Stigum Olsen will be responsible for the […] Continue Reading
Another surge in Norwegian salmon exports
THE value of Norwegian farmed salmon exports rose sharply last month with a 26 per cent overall increase in sales. The country’s salmon farmers shipped a total of 71,837 tonnes during February, slightly […] Continue Reading
Saucy Fish returns to Boston show
SAUCY Fish, which now claims to be the UK’s leading chilled seafood brand, is planning to spread its international reach by returning to the Boston Seafood Show next week. Over […] Continue Reading
Apprentices shape future of salmon farming
MODERN Apprenticeship programmes are shaping the next generation of talent in aquaculture, according to Scott Landsburgh, chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation. Salmon farmers reported at the end of […] Continue Reading
American looks to Grimsby for smoking advice
AN American caviar producer and expert has flown almost 4,000 miles to Grimsby to learn the art of fish smoking. Michael Jalileyan, president of Sasanian Caviar in Sunrise, Florida, which […] Continue Reading
Colombian farmers make BAP pledge
COLOMBIAN fish farmers will be able to access Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA). The Federación Colombiana De […] Continue Reading