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Finance
Aquaconnect continues to set its sights high and move forward
Aquaconnect has announced its strategic expansion into West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, a strategic move to tap into the untapped potential in the domestic...
People
Scottish salmon farming veteran Gilpin Bradley to retire
Business Development Director - Farming at Mowi Scotland and Managing Director of Wester Ross Salmon, Gilpin Bradley has announced his retirement after a lifetime and career committed to Scottish salmon farming.
Aquaculture
Rune Mikalsen is the new CEO of Kvarøy Arctic
The Norwegian-owned company hopes to bolster expansion in the North American market, with Mikalsen "the ideal leader to drive our growth".
Finance
Blue Star plans to reach $5 million and advances in South Carolina
Blue Star has issued formal announcements regarding the renewal of their soft-shell crab licenses in South Carolina and pricing sales.
Aquaculture
Troubled times for Atlantic Sapphire as major shareholder jumps ship
Financial problems continue for the company aiming to become the world's biggest land-based salmon farmer.
North America
Female Founder: Katie Weiler, Viable Gear
Seaweed visionary and proud Maine native Katie Weiler, founder of Viable Gear, is the latest entrepreneur to feature in our Female Founders series.
Sustainability
California Market Squid is now certified by MSC
A new species joins the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) sustainability certification: California Market Squid.
Fisheries
Another strong harvest of wild sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay
Although below last year's record, the 2023 harvest of 38 million sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay, Alaska, ranks among the top five in the last two decades.
Events
Senator King witnesses firsthand operations at Kingfish Maine facility in Franklin
Senator Angus King visited the Kingfish Maine facility at the UMaine Cooperative Aquaculture Research Center in Franklin yesterday.
North America
TalentView: Josh Neese, Florida Oyster Trading Company
WeAreAquaculture spoke to Josh Neese, founder and CEO of The Florida Oyster Trading Company, to learn about his passion for oyster aquaculture, and his mission to bring back Florida oysters as a way of life.
Seafood
Solar-powered oyster production technology: an initiative with survival rates over 90%
With an astonishing 90% survival rate, the project of Solar Oysters and CBF is on the second batch and is now up and running.
Markets
More fish at 4th of July BBQs
A survey shows fish is one of the top choices for consumers willing to switch their barbecue beef to improve their environmental impact on the 4th of July.
North America
Blue Star Foods secures land purchase option for RAS expansion in South Carolina
Blue Star Foods announced that it has officially received an option from Beaufort County, South Carolina, to purchase land for its RAS expansion, specifically in its crab project.
Finance
Blue Star Foods pays off US$ 5 million line of credit, strengthening balance sheet
Blue Star Foods announced a few hours ago that it strengthened its balance sheet by paying down its USD 5 million (EUR 4.6 million) asset-based credit facility to a zero balance.
Hot stories
Aquaconnect continues to set its sights high and move forward
Aquaconnect has announced its strategic expansion into West Bengal and...
Scottish salmon farming veteran Gilpin Bradley to retire
Business Development Director - Farming at Mowi Scotland and Managing Director of Wester Ross Salmon, Gilpin Bradley has announced his retirement after a lifetime and career committed to Scottish salmon farming.
Norway may alter “traffic light” system and start taxing salmon lice
Norway government report recommends "comprehensive management system" for aquaculture, including taxing sealice and changing licencing rules.
The environmental and controversy debate of SBAP resurfaces in Chile
The MMA of Chile announced a statement about suspending the granting of new commercial activities within protected areas.
