offshore farming News
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Things to know about marine aquaculture
Some 90 percent of seafood consumed by Americans is imported, yet the Obama administration's push to expand U.S. marine aquaculture into federal waters has failed to see one offshore farm in operation, nearly two years after the first permit was issued. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is pushing for marine aquaculture production in the U.S. to jump by 50 percent by 2020. The ...
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Osbit and Global Marine Group win EEEGR award following subsea plough collaboration
We’re thrilled to have been awarded the 2019 Marine Science & Technology Award, together with Global Marine Group, at the EEEGR End of Year Celebration and Awards Ceremony held at Dunston Hall in Norfolk last week. The annual black-tie dinner celebrates the achievements of EEEGR members over the past year, with awards across seven categories, judged by a panel of industry ...
By Osbit Ltd.
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First-ever federal rules for offshore fish farming issued
The first-ever federal regulations for large-scale fish farming in the ocean were issued Monday, opening a new frontier in the harvesting of popular seafood species such as red drum, tuna and red snapper. The new rules allow the farming of fish in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The rules - in the making for years - were announced in New Orleans by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
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Nordzee Marine Aquaculture Skid Intensive Ras
NOORDZEE PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK Installation of intensive RAS equipment for the Sea Bass and Sea Beam growing tanks. Noordzee is one of the leading aquaculture companies in Turkey that specializes in the production and export of Sea Bream, Sea Bass, and Stone Bass. With 100 % of the fish farms located offshore and an annual production capacity of approximately 8,000 tons, Noordzee has ...
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Launch of Moreld Aqua - Moreld Group’s Aquaculture business unit
Moreld is proud to present its new business unit; Moreld Aqua. Moreld Aqua will function as the group’s focal point towards the Aquaculture industry with an ambition to support fish farmers in applying new production technologies and reduce their environmental footprint. We are also pleased to announce that Helge Hydle has been brought onboard to lead the new business unit. Helge brings ...
By Moreld Aqua
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The hidden cost of Salmon Farming
While salmon is now an affordable staple in most supermarkets it wasn’t that long ago that fresh salmon was reserved for special occasions and celebrations. With the growth of salmon farming, it is now available everywhere at very reasonable prices. As the financial cost has dropped over the years the environmental cost is now becoming of great concern. Salmon has come down in price due ...
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The Hidden Cost of Salmon Farming
While salmon is now an affordable staple in most supermarkets it wasn’t that long ago that fresh salmon was reserved for special occasions and celebrations. With the growth of salmon farming, it is now available everywhere at very reasonable prices. As the financial cost has dropped over the years the environmental cost is now becoming of great concern. Salmon has come down in price due ...
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What are the impacts of fish-farming on marine ecosystems?
New EU-supported research in the Mediterranean Sea has assessed the impact of fish-farming on seafloor ecosystems. Results indicate that impacts are only apparent in habitats with no vegetation, but the researchers suggest that habitats with vegetation seagrass could be masking the effects. The EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive 2008/56 1 aims to achieve good environmental status of the EU's ...
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