Aquafeeds
Can leftover lumpfish be used to feed small king crabs?
A Nofima trial explores whether whole or processed lumpfish can boost the appetite and feed intake in small king crabs.
Fisheries
How gillnet mesh sizes impact catch efficiency of Greenlandic lumpfish
Findings highlight a trade-off in the fishery: Smaller mesh sizes boost catch efficiency, mainly for targeted females, but increase bycatch of males.
Responsibility
Norwegian researchers addressing climate change-related stress
Nofima is developing a methodology to help aquaculture understand climate-change-related stress for species like cod, salmon and lumpfish.
Health & Welfare
Breeding for behavior in pursuit of a better cleaner fish
Researchers are investigating the behaviors of cleaner fish like ballan wrasse and lumpfish, hoping to spur greater interaction with salmon.
Health & Welfare
Lumpfish production in RAS with various water treatments
This study investigated the effect of various RAS water treatment designs on water and biofilm microbiota, survival, growth and gill health of lumpfish.
Responsibility
Parasite control in aquaculture takes teamwork
Researchers in Australia are experimenting with a biological control for warmer climates: a parasite-eating shrimp popular with aquarium enthusiasts.
Health & Welfare
Extensive wrasse use keys up ‘cleaner fish’ conservation questions
Few could argue that a reduction in sea lice-fighting chemicals isn't a win for the fish and for the environment. The downside, however, is that increasing numbers of cleaner fish are being caught for use on salmon farms.