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Editor's Note 
 
"2025 should be the year that the land-based sector crosses a billion dollars in investments." This is a quote from our latest feature. It is from Spheric Research and is about following the money for land-based investments.
- Seyitan Moritiwon, Associate editor
 
THIS WEEK 
 
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LocalCoho shuts down after 6 years of land-based salmon farming

LocalCoho, an American land-based salmon farmer, has ceased operations on Jan. 31.  According to a report from Salmon Business, this development marks the end of its six-year effort to cultivate Coho salmon in Auburn, New York.


Lødingen Fisk taps Pure Salmon for new smolt RAS facility

Lødingen Fisk, a Norwegian seafood farmer, is partnering with Pure Salmon Technology to be a supplier for its new smolt facility in Vestbygda, Nordland in Norway. This project is part of Lødingen Fisks’ long-term plan for future growth and sustainable development in the region.


Atlantic Sapphire to rent Danish facility to Maiken Foods

Atlantic Sapphire is renting its Danish facility to Norwegian Maiken Foods AS. According to a press release from the land-based salmon farmer, it's a short-term lease agreement to facilitate a pilot program for Maiken Foods’ fish farming solution.


 
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Spheric Research: For land-based investments, follow the money

There has been a lot of hype in the land-based aquaculture industry, which includes facilities to grow fish and shellfish in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), and hybrid flowthrough systems. To separate reality from the noise, the best way we can see what is going on is to follow the money. “Following the money” is an expression from the 1976 movie, “All the Presidents Men,” where two journalists analysed financial transactions to uncover a trail of bribes and corruption helping former U.S. President Richard Nixon win a second term in office.  » Read more
 
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Simple and buildable RAS projects with John Hansen at Hansen International Business Consulting

John Hansen, a project director in the RAS industry, discussed his experience and responsibilities, including managing design and construction for land-based fish farms. He emphasized the importance of early involvement in projects to ensure constructability and avoid costly changes. » Read More...
 
 
Education 
 

Doors open at Lethbridge College

In their desire to expand, or even get up and running, RAS operations face challenges with effluent content. However, new tools are in development to help with this, using cutting-edge RAS research equipment at the Aquaculture Centre of Excellence/Centre for Sustainable Food production at Lethbridge College in Alberta, Canada. » Read more

Freshwater Institute offers in-person RAS course

The Conservation Fund’s Freshwater Institute is offering a four-day course on recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). » Read more

 
MORE HEADLINES 
 

Oceanloop, AWI use AI to improve animal welfare in indoor shrimp farming

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Women in Scottish Aquaculture mentorship open for 2025 applications

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New research explores how flow dynamics can be linked to fish growth performance

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Latvia's newest aquaculture hub supports innovation and research

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AquaBounty to auction aquaculture assets after PEI farm closure

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Events 
 

TEKSET 2025

Feb. 4-5, 2025
Trondheim, Norway
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Aquafarm 2025

Feb. 12-13, 2025
Pordenone Fiere, Italy
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Aquaculture 2025

March 6-10, 2025
New Orleans, Louisiana USA
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