Responsibility
SeaForester secures funds to expand global kelp forest restoration efforts
WWF and Schmidt Marine will help SeaForester scale kelp forest restoration technology and expand ocean reforestation efforts worldwide.
Intelligence
Deep learning model being trained to identify escaped farmed salmon
Deep learning can identify wild vs. farmed salmon with 95% accuracy, possibly helping to track escapees and protect declining wild stocks.
Health & Welfare
Warmer water temperatures boost farmed salmon growth in seawater but raise health concerns: Nofima study
Nofima study finds farmed salmon raised in warmer freshwater grew faster and thrived in seawater, but higher temperatures may impact health.
Health & Welfare
2024 marked most challenging sea lice season in more than a decade for Norway, report finds
Norway’s salmon farms faced the worst sea lice season in over a decade in 2024, with infestations up 30 percent amid ocean warming.
Fisheries
Crustacean ‘hotel rooms’ seen as food waste and quality solutions for Norway’s small fishing boats
An onboard cooling system for small fishing boats reduces food waste and fuel use, with one design storing langoustines in "hotel rooms."
Aquafeeds
Can grass in fish feeds lead to a greener salmon aquaculture sector?
The Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research seeks to turn grass into protein-rich fish feed in an effort to reduce dependency on soy.
Intelligence
Alternative feeds, sea lice solutions and animal welfare innovations for aquaculture addressed in Bergen
Addressing aquaculture’s top challenges and opportunities, a call for collaboration emerges at the North Atlantic Seafood Forum in Norway.
Fisheries
Scientists in Norway explore biodegradable fishing gear to tackle plastic pollution in the ocean
Scientists in Norway are developing biodegradable fishing gear to reduce plastic pollution in the ocean and prevent harmful microplastics.
Intelligence
Why are young adults eating less seafood? Virtual reality provides some answers
Using virtual reality, a Norweigan study finds young adults prioritize taste, habits and price over sustainability when buying seafood.
Intelligence
Nofima develops a tool to combat a dangerous salmon parasite
Norwegian research group Nofima has developed a new tool to effectively combat the parasite Spironucleus salmonicida in hatchery facilities.
Health & Welfare
Fish health research team puts mucosal mapping technology to the test
How well does mucosal mapping technology measure and evaluate mucosal epithelia in the skin, gills and gastrointestinal tract of 15 fish species?
Health & Welfare
Study looks at how mechanical delousing and fast growth rates impact salmon fillet color
A new Nofima study reveals that mechanical delousing and fast growth negatively impact salmon fillet color.
Health & Welfare
Can an implant help improve animal welfare and health in salmon aquaculture?
SINTEF Ocean researchers have developed an implant to monitor salmon health, aiming to improve animal welfare and reduce mortality in aquaculture.
Unlocking the future of fish farming: Study advocates digital twin technology for aquaculture growth
Innovation & Investment
Unlocking the future of fish farming: Study advocates digital twin technology for aquaculture growth
Can merging real-time farm data with predictive models based on existing knowledge improve insights into the biological and physical dynamics of fish farms?
Intelligence
Could better consumer access boost cusk consumption in Norway?
Cusk could become a commercial success with expanded availability and marketing strategies, Norwegian researchers conclude.
Responsibility
Norwegian scientist calls for circular solutions to recovered fishing lines and ropes
A new study estimates how much fishing rope is lost in Norway and examines how the Norwegian fisheries sector handles ropes.