Unlocking sector capacity
Unlocking additional capacity for aquaculture development through innovative, evidence-based approaches.
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Fish oil waste source for the production of bio-based surfactants
This project investigated the use of oils extracted from fish industry waste to produce ingredients such as detergents and foaming agents for use in industrial products.
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Investigating sea cucumbers as bioremediators for salmon farms
This project aims to bridge the gap between fish production and environmental conservation by bringing bioremediation to marine aquaculture.
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ExPAND: Expanding Environments, Physics and Accuracy in NewDEPOMOD
Accurate and reliable predictive modelling of benthic impacts of salmon farming.
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Innovative rock anchors for aquaculture
Developing an innovative new anchoring technology for the aquaculture industry to help enhance the sector’s environmental impact and support long-term sustainable growth.
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Novel Approach to Monitoring Aquaculture Impacts (NAMAqI)
Improved monitoring techniques for the measurement of sulphides analysis.
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Developing DNA-based methodologies for seabed monitoring
Development of a reliable, near real-time, alternative method of classifying seabed quality against water framework directive (WFD) standards to ensure compliance with regulation.
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Increasing capacity for salmon farming in areas of high dispersion
Better data on the benthic footprint of exposed sites; improved environmental monitoring and compliance; and increased production – both in terms of farming existing sites and developing new sites.
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AquaLeap: innovation in genetics & breeding to advance UK aquaculture production
AquaLeap aims to improve genetics and breeding for four UK aquaculture sectors including a large, advanced industry (salmon), and smaller or emerging industries (lobster, flat oyster and lumpfish).
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EMFF 1: non-medicinal interventions and operational innovation
Piloting non-medicinal interventions and innovative operational improvements in Scottish aquaculture
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EMFF 2: driving sustainability and increasing capacity
Driving sustainability and unlocking additional capacity for Scottish aquaculture
Dundee University: Aquaculture Industry & Academia Research Brainstorm
SAMS Aquaculture Industry and Academia Research Brainstorm
Aquaculture consortium goes with the flow on environmental monitoring
