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Integrated biological remediation of aquaculture waste (UpCycle ‘N’)
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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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From detection to forecast: tackling harmful algal blooms in Scottish aquaculture
This project delivered a fully operational early-warning system for harmful algal blo...
Completed
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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Investigating tubeworm biofouling and monitoring strategies in Scotland
This project explored the development of a rapid and targeted monitoring system to he...
Completed
AquaLeap: Innovation in genetics and breeding to advance UK aquaculture production
AquaLeap aimed to develop and uptake genomics technologies in support of stock enhanc...
Completed
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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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,...
Completed
LPAS: Live Plankton Analysis System
This project built and tested a Live Plankton Analysis System (LPAS) prototype that c...
Completed
KelpRing: natural kelp hides for cleanerfish
KelpRing is an innovative new product to support the successful use of cleaner fish (...
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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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Developing genetic tools for mussel hatchery broodstock
Sufficient supply of mussel broodstock to support a commercial hatchery and an insigh...
Completed
Technologies and processes for a commercial mussel hatchery
