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Stirling contributes to new handbook on salmon welfare
The aquaculture industry is set to benefit from a new handbook – created in collaboration with the University of Stirling – which will help experts assess the welfare of Atlantic salmon.
Study challenges concerns around imported farmed shrimp
Scientists at the University of Stirling have challenged concerns around the consumption of imported farmed shrimp – with new research indicating that it is as safe as any other seafood product.
Stirling to receive share of £12 million in new funding
The University of Stirling has received a share of £12 million to train the next generation of environmental and aquaculture scientists.
Pairing zebrafish by personality improves fitness of the species
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
The University of Stirling is working with an aquaculture firm on a new £190,000 project designed to tackle sea lice and other diseases of farmed salmon.
