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Fish oil waste source for the production of bio-based surfactants
Fish oil waste source for the production of bio-based surfactants

This project investigated the use of oils extracted from fish industry waste to produ...

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Investigating sea cucumbers as bioremediators for salmon farms
Investigating sea cucumbers as bioremediators for salmon farms

This project aimed to bridge the gap between fish production and environmental conser...

Completed
NAMAqI: a novel approach to monitoring aquaculture impacts
NAMAqI: a novel approach to monitoring aquaculture impacts

Total free sulphides as an indicator of aquatic health

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ExPAND: Expanding environments, physics, and accuracy in NewDEPOMOD
ExPAND: Expanding environments, physics, and accuracy in NewDEPOMOD

Accurate and reliable predictive modelling of the benthic impacts of salmon farming.

Completed
EMFF 2: driving sustainability and increasing capacity
EMFF 2: driving sustainability and increasing capacity

Driving sustainability and unlocking additional capacity for Scottish aquaculture

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EMFF 1: non-medicinal interventions and operational innovation
EMFF 1: non-medicinal interventions and operational innovation

Piloting non-medicinal interventions and innovative operational improvements in Scott...

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Developing genetic tools for mussel hatchery broodstock
Developing genetic tools for mussel hatchery broodstock

Sufficient supply of mussel broodstock to support a commercial hatchery and an insigh...

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Researching the technologies and processes required for a commercial mussel hatchery
Technologies and processes for a commercial mussel hatchery

Increased productivity; higher yields; greater market share for the Scottish mussel s...

Completed
MeioMetBar: Development of DNA-based metagenomic methodologies for seabed monitoring and aquaculture management
MeioMetBar: Development of DNA-based methodologies for seabed monitoring

Developing DNA-based metagenomic methodologies for seabed monitoring and aquaculture...