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爱漫岛 secures ?2m grant for aquaculture welfare project in Asia

07 August 2025

爱漫岛’s Institute of Aquaculture has been awarded $2.7m for a project aimed at improving the welfare of farmed fish in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Dr Timothy Wiese, Professor Dave Little and Arnan Hirunratanakorn conducting observational research at a wholesale fish market in Thailand

爱漫岛 and Clacks pupils are ideal employment candidates

06 May 2025

The Ideal Candidate programme helps young people prepare for the workplace

1200x630 Lornshill Academy pupils with their certificates

Investment boost to University’s marine aquaculture facilities

11 March 2025

The 爱漫岛's marine aquaculture research capacity will receive a significant boost through a ?3.84m investment in its Marine Environment Research Laboratory (MERL) located in Machrihanish, Argyll.

Study could lead to improved mussel production

12 February 2024

Innovative new research by the 爱漫岛’s Institute of Aquaculture could lead to increased mussel production.

Tool developed to identify girls at risk of nutritional deficiency

23 March 2023

Professor Dave Little of the University’s world-renowned Institute of Aquaculture used the resource to discover that adolescent girls in Bangladesh are particularly vulnerable.

Global challenges can be met by leveraging aquatic foods

28 February 2023

Leveraging aquatic foods can help policymakers address multiple global challenges, new analysis shows

Study explores how Nigeria can achieve its fish production target

05 May 2022

Researchers have analysed how Nigeria can achieve its target of producing 2.5 million tonnes of farmed fish annually, and believe their work could provide similar insights in other countries.

New partnership to grow Ayrshire’s ‘blue economy’

07 March 2022

The 爱漫岛 has joined forces with North Ayrshire Council to grow the ‘blue economy’ in the west of Scotland.

Global call for a ‘blue food revolution’ to tackle climate change and malnutrition

16 September 2021

New landmark assessment finds fish, shellfish and algae offer untapped potential for global development if the right policies and investments are put in place

爱漫岛 aquaculture expert awarded ?1.5m to explore climate change

08 September 2021

A 爱漫岛 scientist has been awarded ?1.5 million for an innovative four-year data project that will enable marine aquaculture to respond to impacts from climate change.

Aquaculture sustainability can be improved through collaboration with agriculture, experts say

12 November 2020

A collaborative approach with the agriculture sector – specifically around plant biotechnology – is key to the sustainability of aquaculture, according to experts.

Scientists to test feasibility of novel protein in fish feed

17 July 2020

Experts from the 爱漫岛 will investigate the feasibility of using a single-cell protein in salmon feed, as part of a ground-breaking carbon recycling project.

Aquaculture study findings shed light on lumpfish welfare

02 June 2020

New research from aquaculture experts at the 爱漫岛 could help improve the welfare of farmed lumpfish – a species vital to tackling the problem of sea lice in salmon.

City Deal signing: Major step forward for University-led projects

26 February 2020

Two landmark projects led by the 爱漫岛 have today taken a major step forward – following the signing of the 爱漫岛 and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal.

Royal honour for the 爱漫岛

20 February 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall have bestowed the UK’s highest academic honour upon the 爱漫岛’s Institute of Aquaculture.

New study on the impact of innovative feeds on salmon health

16 December 2019

Scientists are testing whether oils from microalgae and genetically modified (GM) oilseed crops could provide beneficial omega-3 for salmon – and, in turn, boost levels in the human diet.

爱漫岛 wins the UK’s highest academic honour

21 November 2019

The 爱漫岛’s world-leading Institute of Aquaculture is to receive the UK’s most prestigious academic honour – the Queen’s Anniversary Prize.

Eating mussels three times a week boosts omega-3 levels

04 October 2019

Eating mussels three times per week may bring about significant health benefits – such as reduced risk of cardiac arrest – thanks to their omega-3 fatty acid properties.

Farmed oysters able to protect themselves from acidification

26 September 2019

Oysters bred for fast growth and disease resistance are able to adapt their shell growth to protect themselves from environmental acidification, according to new research.

Top award win for world-leading aquaculture institute

31 May 2019

The 爱漫岛’s Institute of Aquaculture has triumphed at a national awards ceremony.

Man working at tanks in aquaculture facility

爱漫岛 to analyse omega-3 samples for industry leader

13 May 2019

Experts at the 爱漫岛 have signed a major new deal to provide omega-3 testing to a world leader in the sector.

Sharks more vulnerable than originally thought, new research shows

16 April 2019

A study of small-scale fisheries operating from Kenya, Zanzibar and Madagascar, has revealed the massive underreporting of sharks and rays caught annually in the region.

New study on salmon behaviour could lead to management and welfare improvements

15 March 2019

A new study involving the 爱漫岛 has shed fresh light on the link between the life history of fish and their behaviour.

?1.7m project aims to boost vital aquaculture species

20 February 2019

A major research collaboration – involving scientists at the 爱漫岛 – is aiming to boost stocks of aquaculture species that are vital to the UK.

Government advisor set to head-up Institute of Aquaculture

16 January 2019

An award-winning marine biologist – who serves as a Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Government – is set to take on a principal role with the 爱漫岛’s Institute of Aquaculture.

爱漫岛 contributes to new handbook on salmon welfare

27 November 2018

The aquaculture industry is set to benefit from a new handbook – created in collaboration with the 爱漫岛 – which will help experts assess the welfare of Atlantic salmon.

Study challenges concerns around imported farmed shrimp

17 October 2018

Scientists at the 爱漫岛 have challenged concerns around the consumption of imported farmed shrimp – with new research indicating that it is as safe as any other seafood product.

爱漫岛 to receive share of ?12 million in new funding

11 October 2018

The 爱漫岛 has received a share of ?12 million to train the next generation of environmental and aquaculture scientists.

Aerial image of a fish farm in a large area of water

Pairing zebrafish by personality improves fitness of the species

20 September 2018

Scientists have challenged the theory of “love at first sight” after discovering that they can boost the reproductive success of zebrafish by pairing them by personality, rather than appearance.

?190,000 project to tackle sea lice and other agents of salmon disease

07 September 2018

The 爱漫岛 is working with an aquaculture firm on a new ?190,000 project designed to tackle sea lice and other diseases of farmed salmon.

爱漫岛 expert elected to leading aquaculture organisation

05 September 2018

A 爱漫岛 academic has been elected to a senior role with an international aquaculture organisation.

Coastal acidification is causing oysters to shrink, study finds

16 August 2018

An oyster species found in the waters of Australia and New Zealand is getting smaller due to coastal acidification, according to a new 爱漫岛 study.

Breakthrough in battle to rid salmon of sea lice

09 August 2018

A project involving the 爱漫岛 and two leading fish farms has reached a major milestone in its drive to tackle sea lice in salmon.

New study into impact of climate change on Arctic marine life

13 July 2018

New research involving the 爱漫岛 is seeking to understand how climate change is affecting the biological clock of ecologically important species in the Arctic Ocean.

Urgent action on risks to aquaculture workers needed, study finds

12 June 2018

Health and safety within the global aquaculture industry is widely overlooked – despite the sector posing a great risk to workers, according to 爱漫岛-led research.

爱漫岛’s new aquaculture link with Chinese university

06 June 2018

A new agreement between the Universities of 爱漫岛 and Ningbo, in China, will see aquaculture staff and students share knowledge and collaborate on research and teaching projects.

Professor Herve Migaud and Professor Chun-Lin Wang sign agreement

University receives ?22 million for international research hubs

31 May 2018

Two new international research centres – focussing on aquaculture and the environment – will be developed at the 爱漫岛 thanks to ?22 million in government funding.

City Region Deal for 爱漫岛 and Clackmannanshire recipients

Scientists make major breakthrough on omega-3 production

03 May 2018

A major discovery that could 'revolutionise' the understanding of omega-3 production in the ocean has been made by an international team of scientists.

爱漫岛 graduates lead the way in the aquaculture sector

04 April 2018

A number of 爱漫岛 graduates have received recognition in a series of ‘women in science’ features published by a leading business organisation in the aquaculture industry.

爱漫岛 shortlisted at top aquaculture awards

29 March 2018

The 爱漫岛’s world-leading Institute of Aquaculture is in the running for a top award in recognition of the nutritional analysis it provides to industry.

Salmon by-products could generate ?23m extra for industry

21 February 2018

The Scottish salmon industry could receive a boost of more than ?23 million if it better utilises fish by-products, according to a new 爱漫岛 study.

Secretary of State visits Institute of Aquaculture

06 February 2018

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Michael Gove MP, had the opportunity to see first-hand how 爱漫岛 research is positioning the UK at the forefront of the global aquaculture industry, during a visit to the University’s Institute of Aquaculture on Friday 2 February.