Projects

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AquaLeap: Innovation in genetics and breeding to advance UK aquaculture production

AquaLeap aimed to develop and uptake genomics technologies in support of stock enhanc...

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Developing genetic tools for mussel hatchery broodstock

Sufficient supply of mussel broodstock to support a commercial hatchery and an insigh...

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Feasibility Study: Pre-emptive and non-invasive pathogen diagnostics to prevent the spread of shellfish disease

In direct response to requests from shellfish farmers and restoration practitioners,...

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From detection to forecast: tackling harmful algal blooms in Scottish aquaculture

This project delivered a fully operational early-warning system for harmful algal blo...

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Full R&D: Pre-emptive and non-invasive pathogen diagnostics to prevent the spread of shellfish disease

In this full R&D project, the system developed in the previous feasibly study was tak...

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High-resolution ocean modelling for northern Scotland and the Shetland isles

This project extends high-resolution harmful algal blooms (HABs) forecasting to the n...

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Improving harvests, preservation, and product diversification for Scottish kelp

Kelp farming is an emerging industry in Scotland, offering sustainable solutions for...

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Integrated biological remediation of aquaculture waste (UpCycle ‘N’)

This project explored an alternative approach to aquaculture waste management by deve...

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Investigating sea cucumbers as bioremediators for salmon farms

This project aimed to bridge the gap between fish production and environmental conser...

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Investigating tubeworm biofouling and monitoring strategies in Scotland

This project explored the development of a rapid and targeted monitoring system to he...

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KelpRing: natural kelp hides for cleanerfish

KelpRing is an innovative new product to support the successful use of cleaner fish (...

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LPAS: Live Plankton Analysis System

This project built and tested a Live Plankton Analysis System (LPAS) prototype that c...

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Technologies and processes for a commercial mussel hatchery

Increased productivity; higher yields; greater market share for the Scottish mussel s...

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