Aquaculture

Atlantic salmon farms planned by Nordic Aquafarms and Whole Oceans, and The Kingfish Company’s yellowtail farm are all set to initiate construction in coming months in the U.S. state of Maine.

Major land-based aquaculture projects near beginning of construction in Maine

December 3, 2021
A new partnership to develop a large-scale genetic breeding program for spotted rose snapper (Lutjanus guttatus) has been created by U.K. headquartered aquaculture genetics company Xelect and Central American producer Martec.

Xelect, Martec partnership on snapper genetics program underway

December 1, 2021
It is estimated that Scotland’s salmon farmers will produce 217,000 metric tons (MT) of fish in 2021.

Scotland increases salmon production but continues to face market challenges

December 1, 2021
Mowi CEO Ivan Vindheim announced the company is delaying expansion plans in Newfoundland, Canada after a disappointing third quarter.

Mowi delays Newfoundland expansion after multiple biological challenges

November 29, 2021
Statt Torsk AS's cod farm, which has increased its production this year.

Statt Torsk increases farmed cod production

November 29, 2021
Scottish Sea Farms Managing Director Jim Gallagher has stepped down from the board of the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) to focus on opportunities immediately ahead of the Atlantic salmon producer.

Jim Gallagher leaves SAIC board to focus on Scottish Sea Farms’ 2022 growth plans

November 29, 2021
Seals predation is costing Scottish salmon farms millions every year.

Seal attacks costing Scottish salmon farmers millions each year

November 29, 2021
Scottish aquaculture innovators are getting a boost from a new call for proposals by the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre.

Scottish aquaculture innovation fund opens

November 25, 2021
Australia's aquaculture operations will now be represented by a newly-minted Aquaculture Advisory Committee.

Australia's seafood trade group looking to build national brand, diversify its markets

November 25, 2021
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