Briefing Information
It is anticipated that delegate's experience and knowledge of aquaculture will vary. The purpose of the information and links found on this web page will be to provide some basic foundation material to help ensure that those attending the workshop will have have the opportunity to start with a common understanding of the current status and future prospects for the aquaculture sector.
The following links are to a variety of online videos that will help to provide those with limited knowledge of aquaculture with an overview of the main species that are farmed and the methods used. Whilst some of the information relates to aquaculture outside the UK, many of the principles, techniques and practices are similar. Other video links will be added before the workshop.
A short video on aquaculture in Europe - and the opportunities for further development. - click here
Pond aquaculture - an example from the US but the concepts and practices are similar to those used for most rainbow trout production in the UK. - click here
Freshwater cage farming - an example from the US but the concepts and practices are similar to those used for a range of freshwater fish production. - click here
Land-based recirculating fish farms - again, an example from the US, but sophisticated recirculating systems for both freshwater and marine species are in use in the UK - for the production of salmon smolts, turbot and seabream. - click here
Salmon farming - a Marine Harvest Canada production, but the same production system is used in Scotland, Norway, Chile etc.... The long version! - click here
The short version! - click here
Longline mussel farming - although a commercial video produced by a New Zealand equipment manufacturer, this clip shows some of the principles and practices that apply to long line mussel production in Scotland - if on a rather more modest scale! - click here
Oyster farming - an example of production from Poole Harbour. - click here
Trout Farming - An example of a trout hatchery and farm showing the production cycle for trout
Cod Farming - An example of cod farming in Norway
Information on environmental issues associated with aquaculture - click here
Biofuels - there is considerable research and investment in the development of biofuels and biopolymers from algae. Most of the focus is on microalgae, but there could be signficant opportunities to develop macro algal production - see the BIOMARA project. - click here
Other relevant websites -
The Industry -
Government / Regulators -
A short video on aquaculture in Europe - and the opportunities for further development.
Pond aquaculture - an example from the US but the concepts and practices are similar to those used for most rainbow trout production in the UK.
Freshwater cage farming - an example from the US but the concepts and practices are similar to those used for a range of freshwater fish production.
Land-based recirculating fish farms - again, an example from the US, but sophisticated recirculating systems for both freshwater and marine species are in use in the UK - for the production of salmon smolts, turbot and seabream.
Salmon farming - a Marine Harvest Canada production, but the same production system is used in Scotland, Norway, Chile etc.... The long version!
Longline mussel farming - although a commercial video produced by a New Zealand equipment manufacturer, this clip shows some of the principles and practices that apply to long line mussel production in Scotland - if on a rather more modest scale!
Oyster farming - an example of production from Poole Harbour.
Biofuels - there is considerable research and investment in the development of biofuels and biopolymers from algae. Most of the focus is on microalgae, but there could be signficant opportunities to develop macro algal production - see the BIOMARA project.
