World's strongest fibre to be used in fishnet trials

12 May '08

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With 14 new nets now in place and the first smolts (young fish) put to sea in April, Nick Joy, Managing Director of Loch Duart, said: “We are delighted to be contributing to this project both financially and by proving this material in the field. The strength of this netting should benefit our production in many ways. Our record on escapes has not matched our high ideals and this material could be the answer. It is reputed to be less prone to abrasion and inclined to resist the deposition of marine growth. We hope these benefits will also yield better growing conditions for our fish.”

Alan Sutherland, Managing Director of Marine Harvest Scotland added: “This is an extremely important project to be involved in and one the salmon farming industry and stakeholders will be watching closely. The benefits of using this type of material appear to be very clear and we are hopeful that its application will greatly assist in improving the secure containment of our stocks.”

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A newly expanded trade association for the Scottish salmon farming industry has been created. The enhanced Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation (SSPO) will be responsible for representing the whole industry in political, regulatory and technical issues.

Salmon Producers' Organisation

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