Projects

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From detection to forecast: tackling harmful algal blooms in Scottish aquaculture

This project delivered a fully operational early-warning system for harmful algal blo...

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SmoothMove: a low-density fish loading system for enhanced salmon welfare

East Coast Innovation has developed a novel fish loading system that allows transfers...

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Improving harvests, preservation, and product diversification for Scottish kelp

Kelp farming is an emerging industry in Scotland, offering sustainable solutions for...

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Early detection, healthier salmon: advancing biomarker diagnostics for a sustainable Scottish aquaculture

Led by the University of the West of Scotland, this project aimed to develop innovati...

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Unlocking gill health: biomarkers and management of disease in farmed Atlantic salmon

This project investigated the drivers of complex gill disease (CGD) in farmed Atlanti...

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Using 3D photogrammetry to monitor aquaculture impacts on hard substrate seabeds

This project sought to validate 3D photogrammetry as a regulatory tool for monitoring...

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Evaluating CO₂-derived single-cell protein for sustainable fish feed

The ultimate goal of this project was to transform food production and supply chains...

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Unlocking sustainable aquafeed with UK-grown hemp protein

This project focused on establishing a UK-based, sustainable supply chain for a compe...

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Developing an early warning system for infectious sea lice with holographic imaging

This project has established a ground-breaking framework for automated sea lice larva...

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Georeferenced 3D photogrammetry for monitoring the impact of aquaculture on hard seabeds (full R&D project)

This project successfully demonstrated the feasibility of cost-effective, high-precis...

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Enhancing lipid metabolism and health in farmed Atlantic salmon

This project explored the role of autophagy – a cellular recycling mechanism that bre...

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Investigating tubeworm biofouling and monitoring strategies in Scotland

This project explored the development of a rapid and targeted monitoring system to he...

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SAVED: Validating models to predict and measure sea lice on salmon

Understanding sea lice behaviour, dispersion and control is vital for promoting susta...

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Investigating influences on shell breakage in Scottish mussels

Shell breakage has posed a persistent commercial challenge to the Scottish mussel ind...

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Optimising vaccination formulations for Ballan wrasse

The 'WraAs OptiVacc' project set out to assess the efficacy of multivalent dip vaccin...

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INCREASE: Enhancing predictive models for organic waste dispersal

The primary tool used in Scotland to model the dispersal of organic waste is NewDEPOM...

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ExPAND in2 the Future: Realising the full capacity of the Scottish salmon industry

The ExPAND2 project brought together developers, researchers, and sector practitioner...

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Connected Seafarm: Unlocking the value of data in aquaculture

The ‘Connected Seafarm’ project aimed to transform aquaculture by leveraging digital...

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Developing a novel vaccine for prevention of Rainbow trout fry syndrome

The project collaborators aimed to produce a novel immersion vaccine against RTFS cau...

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Optimising freshwater health interventions in seawater salmon production (Optibath)

This project aimed to optimise and validate best practices for the treatment of AGD a...

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