Aquaculture

Department of Aquaculture Technology performs research projects in the entire farmed fish chain, from breeding fish to slaughtering. Our team consists of both technologists and biologists, several of which have experience in practical operation.

News

Value created from productive oceans in 2050

14.12.2012 The potential for increased value creation in Norwegian biomarine industry is huge. In a new analysis says a task force appointed by the two science academies NTVA and DKNVS...

Seaweed for Biofuels

17.10.2012 In order to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, we need renewable feedstocks – seaweed represents one such alternative biomass source that could make a difference on a global...

Underwater robot with needle and thread

08.06.2012 Underwater operations in aquaculture cages with a diameter of 157 meters, is time consuming and dangerous work. Now researchers from SINTEF is developing an underwater robot...

Hot water and vinegar against fouling

09.01.2012 A small creature from the animal kingdom has become an expensive neighbor for fish farmers. Now researchers will make it hot for the small - thing-without using toxic...

Closed against what?

14.12.2011 Closed aquaculture farms has been one of fall's hottest topics and commissioned by FHF, SINTEF together with NOFIMA and the National Veterinary Institute, made ​​a preliminary...

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Projects

SINMOD

SINMOD is a nested 3D model system that couples physical and biological processes in the ocean. It has been under continuous development and use for over 25 years.

Development of ROV as a tool for automated simultaneous net operations in aquaculture cages

Within the offshore industry ROV has replaced most  underwater operations. ROV technology is increasingly used within aquaculture, for operations such as mooring inspection, cleaning...

Cod Atlantic

The project is a collaboration between several Norwegian and international research institutions and cod fish farmers. The goal is to identify chemical and microbiological characteristics...

Spawning mats to Ballan Wrasse

The project aims to improve environmental conditions in connection with the spawning and hatching of wrasse eggs, using multiple anti-fouling coatings on spawning mats.

Marine plancton analysis

Analysis of seawater samples is an important tool in the monitoring of plankton along the Norwegian coast, and today the fastest way to find out which species are present.

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