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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
University of Gothenburg study explores kelp flies and marine yeast as sustainable salmon feed
A recent study conducted by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden unveils promising insights into the utilisation of kelp flies and marine yeast as potential salmon feed, offering a sustainable solution derived from seafood industry by-pro ...
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Concerns raised over antibiotic residues found near salmon farms in Tasmania, Australia
Tassal, the leading salmon company in Tasmania, Australia, has acknowledged the presence of antibiotic residues in wild fish near one of its salmon farms, detailed in two recent reports from the country's Environment Protection Authority (E ...
Monday, February 26, 2024
Norwegian salmon prices remain steady, futures indicate moderate shifts
Norwegian salmon prices have stabilised in the seventh week of 2024, maintaining a relatively steady trajectory after recent fluctuations, SeafoodSource reported.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Gigante Salmon to cut output by 300,000 fish
Norwegian land-based fish farming company Gigante Salmon announced that it is reducing its production by around 300,000 fish — almost half of the stock released into its tanks in January.
Monday, February 19, 2024
Norway embraces GMO canola oil for sustainable salmon farming
Norway has approved the use of genetically modified (GMO) canola oil in its aquaculture industry, signalling a shift towards sustainable fish farming practices, BNN Breaking reported.
Monday, February 19, 2024
Ireland-based salmon producer CCET completes nearly US$600,000 investment
Connemara, Ireland-based farmed salmon producer Cill Chiaráin Éisc Teoranta (CCET) has completed a substantial €543,000 (US$581,891) investment with support from Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) funding.
Friday, February 16, 2024
AquaBounty plans sale of Indiana, US salmon farm to fund Ohio project
AquaBounty Technologies intends to sell its land-based recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) salmon farm in Indiana, US, as part of a strategy to raise funds for its Ohio-based project, SeafoodSource reported.
Friday, February 16, 2024
Skretting Chile first salmon feed mill in the world to obtain ASC Feed certification
Skretting Chile became the first salmon feed mill to be certified under the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed Standard for aquaculture, which takes into consideration production-related, environmental and social factors, Skretting ...
Friday, February 16, 2024
Nova Scotia, Canada premier voices opposition against Cooke's salmon farm expansion
Opponents of a Cooke Aquaculture salmon farm expansion in Liverpool Bay, Canada, got a morale boost last week from Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, who said he is opposed to the controversial project which would triple the number of salmon ...
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Salmon Tasmania: No scientific proof to end aquaculture in Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania, Australia
Salmon Tasmania, a salmon farmer organisation in Tasmania, Australia, has publicly released its submission to the Australian federal government's review of a 2012 decision on salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Report reveals impact of Norwegian salmon industry on West African fisheries
A recent report by environmental organisations showed the significant impact of the Norwegian salmon industry on West African fisheries, highlighting concerns over sustainability and livelihoods in the region, SeafoodSource reported.
Monday, February 5, 2024
Proximar Seafood initiates subsequent offering to boost funding for Japan salmon RAS project
Proximar Seafood, the operator of a land-based salmon recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, has launched a subsequent offering to raise up to an additional NOK 25 million (US$2.4 million) for its ongoing proj ...
Friday, February 2, 2024
Major salmon producers in Norway to be investigated for price fixing
The European Commission has informed six of the largest Norwegian salmon producers it is advancing an investigation into price fixing in the spot market.
Friday, January 26, 2024
US$1.9 million funding fuels research for oral vaccine to combat sea lice in farmed salmon
A ground-breaking initiative, backed by GBP 1.5 million (US$1.9 million) in funding, seeks to develop an oral vaccine to address the pervasive issue of sea lice in farmed Atlantic salmon, Global Seafood Alliance reported.
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Salmon poised to maintain aquaculture dominance; shrimp faces continuing challenges
The latest Global Aquaculture Update by Rabobank predicts that salmon will continue to be the most profitable sector in aquaculture through the first half of 2024, while shrimp farmers are anticipated to grapple with ongoing challenges, inc ...

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