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Finn A. Weltzien, Nofima's new acting director of aquaculture.

Nofima names new acting director of aquaculture division

Professor Finn A. Weltzien will head up the Norwegian food research institute's work on aquaculture from November until summer 2026.

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The projects "demonstrate Europe’s commitment to fostering sustainable growth while protecting its marine ecosystems," according to the EU Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency.

EU launches €5.7 million programme to boost algae farming and "blue innovation"

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Photo from the OPTIFLEKK kick-off meeting at Akvaplan-niva's research station (FISK) outside Tromsø.

New project aims to boost knowledge on spotted wolffish farming

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Steve McLean, new CEO of UK Agri-Tech Centre

UK Agri-Tech Centre names Steve McLean as new chief executive

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Apolemia "pearl chain" string jellyfish tend to appear in Norway's coastal waters from September to January, with a peak in November.

Jellyfish season begins along Norway's coast, posing risk to aquaculture

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'Ocean Sentinel' buoys were tested during the REPMUS 2025 international exercises.

Smart Spanish buoys for the protection of critical infrastructure and maritime security

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Kristin Hollung has a Master of Science in Biotechnology from the University of Oslo.

Kristin Hollung, new Director of Nofima's Food Division

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Using techniques such as hydrolysis, Nofima researcher Marte Jenssen and her colleagues can turn the waste from whitefish into new, valuable products.

From waste to value: Norway could make better use of its whitefish, say researchers

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Onda is tackling Tenacibaculum, a threat to farmed salmon, cod and sea bass, with new disease models.

Canada's Onda expands its work on Tenacibaculum, one of aquaculture’s costliest fish diseases

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Norway already has six national research centres for AI that strengthen research across various sectors.

Norway invests €8.5M in world's first maritime AI research centre

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Kelp underwater.

GreenWave launches Kelp CoLab to boost sustainable seaweed innovation

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Swedish rainbow trout fed with "future feed" made with no marine ingredients.

Made in Sweden: world’s first commercially-available fish raised on mycoprotein

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Views of the Mitre Peak at The Milford Sound, Southland, New Zealand

New collaborative plan to develop Southland's aquaculture potential

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Western Norway hit by strongest marine heatwave in three decades

Western Norway hit by strongest marine heatwave in three decades

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FAO Assistant Director General, Manuel Barange and FAO Director-General, Qu Dongyu attend the second launch of the 2025 Review of the World Marine Fishery Resources.

FAO presents global review of marine fishery resources in Rome

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Ghost fishing occurs when lost or abandoned gear remains active on the seabed, trapping and killing fish and crustaceans for many years.

Norwegian project to pilot deposit scheme for old fishing gear in fight against ghost fishing

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The study is called 'Krill Meal Boosts Growth and Survival in Atlantic Salmon Smolts After Seawater Transfer'.

Krill Meal reduces salmon mortality and boosts growth during transfer, study confirms

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Selective trawl net equipped with a dolphin exclusion device.

New Spanish campaign to reduce fishery discards and accidental bycatches

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Accumulation of Invasive Algae in Tarifa.

Spanish project to mitigate invasive Asian algae effects

Dry seaweed scattered on bright sand along Atlantic Ocean shore in Miami Beach on summer afternoon.

Florida's coast explores sustainable seaweed farming opportunities

University of Bergen's Professor Ivar Rønnestad and researcher Sergei Budaev, who are developing FishMet in collaboration with Vestlandets Innovasjonsselskap (VIS).

Researchers develop “virtual fish” to optimise aquaculture feeding

The forum on climate change and AMR in livestock and aquaculture held in Araneta City, Quezon City, was celebrated on the 28th August.

The Philippines addresses AMR risks linked to climate change

The European Marine Science Park (EMSP) near Oban, Argyll, Scotland.

New partnership to boost marine science and innovation in Scotland

Aerial view of Tropo Farms tilapia ponds on the shore of Lake Volta, Ghana.

Tropo Farms partners with Esox Biologics on new tilapia pathogen detection project

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