Does the fresh fish scheme work? Does the quota bonus scheme help extend the cod season throughout the year? On commission from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Nofima has […]
New water instrument to ensure clipfish quality. Quality clipfish and producers will be properly paid. The new water measuring instrument that Jens Petter Wold and his colleagues have invented will ensure […]
Aquaculture to save the seabed. Sea urchin farming can save kelp forests, while also creating high value products in Norway. Sea urchins on the seabed eat a lot of kelp […]
Long-chain marine fatty acids benefit health New research findings indicate that the body can also benefit from very long-chain marine fatty acids when they are ingested through the diet. Previously, […]
Scientists make guide for assessing gene editing. It all started with finding a solution to prevent salmon lice infection and harm. The cooperation between scientists from a range of different […]
Huge breeding potential in microalgae. Scientists have now shown that microalgae can grow faster and form more omega-3 if bred. This makes them even more interesting as a feed ingredient. At […]
Vaccinating salmon against winter wounds. Last winter, many farmed salmon died from winter wounds. Researchers now have new knowledge about the skin of salmon and vaccines, which can be useful when […]
What happens to cod when sea temperature increases? Nofima is connecting climate projections and fish health. It provides practical knowledge that can benefit long-term operations. “We look at the climate crisis […]
New report shows Norwegian fishing industry is key for employment. A new report from Nofima shows that the fishing industry is key for employment and value creation along the Norwegian […]
New fraction from insect meal tested in salmon feed. Insects are a natural part of the diets of wild salmon when they are in rivers. Insects are also making their […]
New use for lumpfish. It has long proved difficult to find other uses for lumpfish (lumpsucker) once it has finished its mission as a lice eater in fish farms. Now […]
New diagnostic methods for salmon disease. Fish health professionals have a bleak regard for nephrocalcinosis. It is a rapidly spreading kidney disease in salmonids that we currently do not know […]
Good recipes could be the key to higher seafood consumption. Can more and better recipes be a key to getting more young adults in Norway to eat more fish and […]
Smolts are larger now than previously, but are they stronger? Perhaps it is best for the health of farmed salmon if they do not grow as quickly during the initial […]
Potential for new crab industry in Finnmark The goal is to turn a problem into not just an asset, but a luxury product. Barely a year and a critical molt […]
Temperature control can help eliminate ‘runoff’ when transporting fresh fish. It is entirely possible to eliminate the problem of the runoff of meltwater on trucks transporting fresh fish. Temperature control […]
Accurate measurements lead to competitive products Nofima scientists Nils Kristian Afseth and Ingrid Måge are working together with biomega® to ensure quality control at all stages. This year, it is […]
Importance of implementing sustainability measures in food companies. Nofima scientists have investigated how nine major Norwegian food companies work to ensure sustainable food. All nine are implementing measures in their […]
Establishing a national network for new farming species. The coast is full of low-trophic level species that can be used for food, feed and health products. Now industry players, scientists, […]