Completed
Aquawrasse: cleanerfish personality study
Projects
We channel our resources into the areas that will benefit the Scottish aquaculture sector the most, including reducing its environmental footprint and increasing its economic impact.
Sign up to our Newsbites for project updates
Completed
Developing a zooplankton challenge model for Atlantic salmon
This feasibility study aimed to develop a lab-based challenge model, using lab-reared...
Completed
Enhancing the health and welfare of lumpfish
Increased understanding of the use and performance of cleaner fish in farmed environm...
Completed
Sustainable supply and optimal deployment of lumpsuckers
The lumpsucker (lumpfish) is one of the cleanerfish species whose natural behaviour i...
Completed
ExPAND: Expanding Environments, Physics and Accuracy in NewDEPOMOD
Accurate and reliable predictive modelling of benthic impacts of salmon farming.
Completed
Exploring the use of avian proteins in salmon feeds
Greater adoption of avian proteins; less reliance on imported feed products; sustaina...
Completed
Exploring ultrasound-based technology for salmon delousing
An effective, non-medicinal approach to controlling the incidence of sea lice on Scot...
Completed
Fish oil waste source for the production of bio-based surfactants
This project investigated the use of oils extracted from fish industry waste to produ...
Completed
Georeferenced 3D photogrammetry: a tool for monitoring finfish aquaculture impacts
Hard substrates are often highly complex, making them difficult to sample in, but the...
Completed
Hemp by-products as a protein source for Scottish salmon
This first look at sustainably sourced hempseed meal as an alternative protein source...
Completed
Improving cleaner fish vaccination methodology and technology
Improved survivability and efficacy of cleaner fish on Scotland’s salmon farms, with...
Completed
Increasing capacity for salmon farming in areas of high dispersion
Better data on the benthic footprint of exposed sites; improved environmental monitor...
Completed
Innovative rock anchors for aquaculture
Developing an innovative new anchoring technology for the aquaculture industry to hel...
Completed
Investigating sea cucumbers as bioremediators for salmon farms
This project aimed to bridge the gap between fish production and environmental conser...
Completed
KelpRing: natural kelp hides for cleanerfish
KelpRing is an innovative new product to support the successful use of cleaner fish (...
Completed
Low-frequency deterrent impact on non-target species
This project has provided evidence that there is no negative impact on non-target mar...
Completed
LPAS: Live Plankton Analysis System
This project built and tested a Live Plankton Analysis System (LPAS) prototype that c...
Completed
MARLIN AQUA: Sustainable energy access for offshore aquaculture
Exploring a modular approach to renewable energy generation in conjunction with aquac...
Completed
MeioMetBar: Development of DNA-based methodologies for seabed monitoring
Developing DNA-based metagenomic methodologies for seabed monitoring and aquaculture...
Completed
NAMAqI: a novel approach to monitoring aquaculture impacts
Total free sulphides as an indicator of aquatic health
Project facts
Investment
Total value of SAIC-funded/co-funded collaborative research to date: £70.9m
Partnership
SAIC-funded research spans 92 different industry/academic project partners.
Projects
So far, SAIC has helped fund 100 collaborative research projects
Leverage Rate
Quadrupling return on investment by generating over £4 in industry and third-party funding for every £1 of public money
Industry-academic collaborations
Some of our projects have a lifetime of less than one year, while others are longer-term, multi-partner collaborations of up to three and a half years. Each project unites industry know-how with specialist academic expertise; something that SAIC works hard to encourage by helping forge the necessary connections.
Priority innovation areas
Our work is focused on catalysing and co-funding innovation in the areas identified by the sector as being top priorities. We call them our priority innovation areas – or PIAs for short.
Over the years, the industry’s priorities for innovation have evolved. Therefore, so too have our PIAs. This helps ensure that we continue to deliver maximum benefit from the combined investment being made. SAIC's three PIAs are 1: Finfish health & welfare, 2: Unlocking sector capacity, and 3: Shellfish and other non-finfish species.
news & events
Event
Aquaculture UK 2024
News
On the sad loss of Dr John Rogers
News
Funding booster for cleaner fish vaccination project
News
