Aquaculture
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Norwegian salmon prices continue to decline, lowest level this year
The spot price for Norwegian salmon decreased by NOK 2.44 (US$0.23) per kg in week 34 of 2024, according to data from Akvafakta, bringing the price to NOK 70.08 (US$6.60) per kg, Fishfarmingexpert reported.
Monday, September 2, 2024
Norway to announce first offshore fish farming licences in new year
The Norwegian government is set to unveil its first licences for fish farming "far out at sea" in the New Year, marking a significant step in the development of offshore aquaculture, Fish Farmer reported.
Friday, August 30, 2024
Google spin-off company launches underwater camera system for fish farming
An underwater camera system and software platform, described by salmon farmer Mowi Norway's chief operating officer as the most advanced in aquaculture, has been launched commercially by Tidal, a spin-off from Google owner Alphabet.
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Norwegian salmon farmers report decline in profits
Norwegian salmon farmers experienced a decline in second-quarter profits as the rising cost of living led to reduced consumer demand for salmon, while health challenges impacted production yields, Bloomberg reported.
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Salmon producer in Ireland downplays number of fish on the loose following farm escape incident
An escape of salmon had occurred at Mannin Bay Salmon's farm in Killary Harbour, County Galway, Ireland, on August 11, but the company told The Irish Times that the number of fish that escaped through a tear in a net was "insignificant ...
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Sweden's agriculture agency backs circular shrimp, fish aquaculture project with nearly US$1 million funds
The Swedish Agricultural Agency has granted kr10 million (US$982,083) for a project on sustainable food production, led by Olivier Keech of the Department of Plant Physiology at Sweden's Umeå University and Umeå Plant Science Cent ...
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Iran sees significant growth in fishery exports and industry advancements
Iran's fishery exports reached 68,000 tonnes, valued at US$138 million, during the first five months of this year, marking a 32% increase compared to the same period last year, according to a report by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs A ...
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Peruvian shrimp farmers face falling prices and lack of government support
Peru's shrimp farming industry is facing a severe crisis due to a sharp decline in international shrimp prices and the absence of government intervention, according to the country's National Aquaculture Society (SNA), SeafoodSource reported ...
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Gigante Salmon's first batch of fish at Norwegian island site achieved more than one kilo of average weight
The first batch of fish grown at Gigante Salmon's land-based flow-through facility on an island in Norway have reached an average weight of more than one kilo.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Modern fish hatcheries key to pushing Philippine aquaculture's competitiveness, says fisheries R&D institute
The Philippines' National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) said on August 20 that modernised fish hatcheries will help raise the output and competitiveness of aquaculture.
Monday, August 26, 2024
Canadian government invests in Quebec-based salmon farming start-up Samonix
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) has invested nearly CAD 100,000 (US$73,900) in Samonix, a land-based Atlantic salmon aquaculture start-up, SeafoodSource reported.
Monday, August 26, 2024
British Columbia, Canada salmon farmers want officials to consider Norwegian-reviewed data before open net-pen ban starts
British Columbia, Canada salmon farmers want officials to consider Norwegian-reviewed data before open net-pen ban starts
Monday, August 26, 2024
China-based Nordic Aqua Partners to raise another US$23.9 million
China-based salmon farmer Nordic Aqua Partners is to raise an another kr250 million (US$23.9 million) following problems in July with geosmin, a naturally occurring compound that can give fish an odd taste.
Friday, August 23, 2024
Vietnam and Norway strengthen ties in sustainable marine aquaculture
Vietnam and Norway are deepening their collaboration in marine aquaculture, with a shared focus on sustainability and technological advancement, ScandAsia reported.
Friday, August 23, 2024
Value of Scotland, UK salmon exports rose by 41% in January-June 2024
Scotland's salmon, the United Kingdom's largest food export, generated £431 million (US$558 million) in value between January and June 2024, up 41% compared with the same period last year.

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