The Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS) and the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) aim to make information on ocean biodiversity easier to find, share and use worldwide.
Data on the amount of lice on migrating young salmon, sea trout and sea char contributes to the decision-making process as part of the country's "traffic light" system for aquaculture regulation.
The companies say the technology could allow salmon breeders to monitor individual fish without physical tagging, using AI and underwater imaging systems.
The project is testing whether near real-time eDNA monitoring can provide earlier warnings of the deadly "pearl chain" jellyfish Apolemia near aquaculture facilities.
This project involves the installation of the system on 10 vessels, four dedicated to black scabbardfish, four to tuna fishing, one to small pelagics, and one to whitefish.
