Feasibility Studies Archives - Seafood Innovation Fund

Assessing fish-farm impacts using bacterial metabarcoding (FS002)

We set-out to assess the spatial and temporal change in bacterial assemblages around the Dunstaffnage fish-farm. The samples that were analysed were collected...

The feasibility of automated collection of images and landings data – linking camera systems to fish grading machines (FS004)

This feasibility study explored the challenges facing the development of a fully integrated data collection system, and a camera interface to provide automated...

Reef Enhancement for Aquaculture Sites (REFAS) (FS007)

This project has been awarded funding to continue into the R&D phase as RD046. ARC Marine have successfully built and deployed a modular,...

Recovered aquaculture feed (FS009)

This project has been awarded funding to continue into the R&D phase as RD052. The separation of oils and protein in protein-rich effluent...

High pressure processing (HPP) for inactivating viruses in UK oysters (FS013)

HPP processing has been successfully shown as a technique to manage environmental contamination levels in oysters. Use of this technique can enable oyster...

CoFiDaCoM (Commercial Fisheries Data Collation and Management) (FS014)

The CoFiDaCom project assessed the feasibility of developing a technology platform for the commercial fishing sector. Its aims were to understand the datasets...

KelpRing – A natural habitat for cleaner fish (FS016)

The objective of the trial was to obtain information for the wider commercialisation of the KelpRing; showing enhancement of fish welfare with anticipated...

Development of a novel ageing method for European lobsters (FS017)

This project has been awarded funding to continue into the R&D phase as RD051. In this project we investigated the utility of methylation...

Developing a floated demersal longline design that minimises seabird bycatch (FS031)

This project looked at the key driver of accidental seabird captures in a floated demersal longline fishery – the availability of baited hooks...

Feasibility Studies

Feasibility studies are projects funded up to three months, to develop an idea for a new technology or process, and to undertake initial testing to assess whether progressing the idea further is beneficial.

They can be funded up to the value of £50,000.

Assessing fish-farm impacts using bacterial metabarcoding (FS002)

Assessing fish-farm impacts using bacterial metabarcoding (FS002)

The feasibility of automated collection of images and landings data – linking camera systems to fish grading machines (FS004)

The feasibility of automated collection of images and landings data – linking camera systems to fish grading machines (FS004)

Reef Enhancement for Aquaculture Sites (REFAS) (FS007)

Reef Enhancement for Aquaculture Sites (REFAS) (FS007)

Recovered aquaculture feed (FS009)

Recovered aquaculture feed (FS009)

High pressure processing (HPP) for inactivating viruses in UK oysters (FS013)

High pressure processing (HPP) for inactivating viruses in UK oysters (FS013)

CoFiDaCoM (Commercial Fisheries Data Collation and Management) (FS014)

CoFiDaCoM (Commercial Fisheries Data Collation and Management) (FS014)

KelpRing – A natural habitat for cleaner fish (FS016)

KelpRing – A natural habitat for cleaner fish (FS016)

Development of a novel ageing method for European lobsters (FS017)

Development of a novel ageing method for European lobsters (FS017)

Developing a floated demersal longline design that minimises seabird bycatch (FS031)

Developing a floated demersal longline design that minimises seabird bycatch (FS031)

Completed project results.