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New podcast: Hiring for RAS

Do you have what it takes to work in a RAS operation? This episode of RAS Talk tackles the current challenges as well as strategies for hiring the right people. Cristina Espejo, head of HR and ESAP (environmental and social action plan) at Atlantic Sapphire in Miami, Florida, and Kirk Havercroft, CEO of Sustainable Blue in Nova Scotia, Canada, discuss their respective company’s strategies for hiring, training and retaining a highly-skilled RAS workforce.


Grieg Seafood acquires Newfoundland-based salmon producer

Grieg Seafood ASA of Norway announced that it has acquired Grieg Newfoundland Salmon Ltd (Grieg NL). The project has a long-term annual harvest potential of 30,000 – 45,000 tons of Atlantic salmon.


Canadian RAS, hybrid farm tech commercially ‘ready,’ says DFO

A long-awaited study by Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) indicates that the country’s recirculating aquaculture systems and hybrid farm technologies are ready for commercial development.
 
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Land-based tech, hybrid species needed to deter climate change impact

A recent study of global climate change foresees a massive decrease in fish farm production coastal areas of British Columbia and other parts of the world. To counter the effects, the study recommended several measures including the development of new fish species and the continued improvement of technologies for land-based fish farming. » Read more
 

Searching for the optimal water velocity for fish growth

It is generally known that that smolt grow faster in recirculation systems when the water current is increased. Researchers for the Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Research (also known as Nofima) have also found that swimming in strong currents help salmon grow bigger muscles. » Read more
 
 
Events 
 

2020 IAES conference

February 24 - February 26, 2020
Location: San Diego, Calif.
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Aquaculture Innovation Workshop 2020

April 30 - May 01, 2020
Location: New York, NY
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RAStech 2020

November 16 – 17, 2020
Location: South Carolina, U.S.A.
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