New aquaculture facility opens in Scotland

A new UK£15 million (€ 17.7 million / US$23.4 million) marine science facility has been opened in Aberdeen, Scotland, which will help maintain Scotland's position as a major producer of farmed fish. Known as the Ellis building, named after the influential Scottish scientist who revolutionised the field of fish immunology.

It will be the centre of Marine Scotland Science’s fish health research operations. Supporting the aquaculture industry and providing wild fish stocks with greater protection. Richard Lochhead Scotland's fisheries Minster said that the facility would enhance Scotland’s reputation as a centre for aquatic science expertise. Read more...