SIS Frontiers

New frontiers in salmonid biology

Diseases and disorders affecting the heart, skin, and gills are major challenges to salmon health and welfare. In SIS Frontiers, we will explore new frontiers in understanding the functions of these organs, including newly studied mucosal organs, to connect current scenarios with biological insights.

VaxiCod

Vaccination against francisellosis in farmed cod in light of the changing climate

Atlantic cod farming is making a comeback and needs support to improve disease resistance.

Chicken meal for salmon

Utilisation of residual raw materials from chicken as a protein source in salmon feed

The aim of this project is to facilitate increased utilisation of chicken residues in feed for salmon.

EpiBrood

Intergenerational epigenetic effects in Norwegian salmon aquaculture

The EpiBrood project will investigate whether different industry broodstock rearing environments and maturation practices used by breeding and multiplier companies in Norway have significant intergenerational (parent-offspring) impacts on phenotypes (e.g. growth) of production fish, whether epigenetic programming is involved and what preventions and treatments might mitigate such effects.

ValueSøl

Producing high value macroalgae in Troms and Finnmark through advanced hatchery and production techniques

The ValueSøl project aims to improve the efficiency for dulce/søl (Palmaria palmata) sporeling production, to promote the production of dulce for human consumption with low carbon footprint and to evaluate dulce cultivation as a mitigating solution for aquaculture effluents discharged to the environment.

GillHealthAct

Establishing the code of best practices for Atlantic salmon gill health in a multifactorial world

Gill health problems remain the top health and welfare-related issue in Norwegian Atlantic salmon aquaculture. The GillHealthAct project responds to this challenge by documenting best practices for prevention and treatment that ensure optimal gill health in farmed salmon.

SalmoE2

Nutritional effects of ethyl ester oils in Atlantic salmon and Rainbow trout

In SalmoE2, we aim to test whether ethyl ester (EE) oil can be used as a safe source of nutritionally beneficial fatty acids in the feed for salmon and trout.

SALMOCODE

Salmon Map of Organs and Cells for Optimal Development of Embryos

SALMOCODE will tackle the problems of abnormal organ development by detecting its onset as early as possible, using leading edge technology and concepts from genomics and developmental biology. These diagnostics will be used to formulate evidence-based best practices for preventing the appearance of these abnormalities.

SynoProtein

Carbon-negative process of wood biomass

In SynoProtein the aim is to develop and demonstrate a carbon-negative process that converts residues from sawmills into single-cell proteins for fish feed, as well as producing biochar for animal feed.

Investigating Urea for Enhanced Welfare in Farmed Salmon

In the project titled 'Urea in Farmed Salmon Feed for Enhanced Fish Welfare,' our aim is to explore the potential benefits of incorporating urea as an additive into farmed salmon feed.

WOLFFISH

New feeds for farmed spotted wolffish

In the Wolfhunger project we will study how sustainable ingredients from fishery sidestreams effects digestion, growth and health in on-growing wolffish.

FRANTIC

Improving resistance of farmed Atlantic cod to francisellosis

The main goal of the project is to improve francisellosis resistance in Atlantic cod through a comprehensive assessment of the underlying genetic, physiological, and immunological mechanisms determining resistance to francisellosis.

RingVerdiSjømat

National ripple effects of the seafood industry 2023-2026

Nofima will deliver three annual impact analysis reports of the seafood industry. The main analysis will give an overall picture of the entire seafood industry, while the other two will provide a detailed focus on the aquaculture and wild fish industries.

C-FAARER

Community-driven Farming for the Atlantic and Arctic Sea basins through regenerative aquaculture

Our mission is to support marine innovators, entrepreneurs, and other pioneers in the Atlantic and Arctic Sea basin in transitioning towards the use of community-driven sustainable business models for regenerative ocean farming.

SAFE

Bilateral cooperation between Croatia and Norway in the field of sustainable aquaculture and fisheries

Nofima, together with SINTEF OCEAN are working in the SAFE-project where the main goals is to foster bilateral cooperation between Croatia and Norway in the field of sustainable aquaculture and fisheries.

NatBiom

Enhanced fish performance and biosecurity by manipulation of the natural microbiome of Atlantic salmon

This study investigates how the natural microbiome of Atlantic salmon may be used to enhance fish performance and welfare.

PathoRAS

Pathogen dynamics and disinfection in Atlantic salmon recirculating aquaculture system

The overarching aim of PathoRAS is to ensure top-notch biosecurity measures in Atlantic salmon RAS through a better understanding of how pathogens proliferate, establish, and survive in the complex ecosystem of the RAS environment.

ArctiCod

How will climate change affect the production of farmed cod?

One of the biggest threats to sustained food production is climate change. ArctiCod aims at understanding the general impact of different climate scenarios upon cod-farming in the Arctic, and the specific interactions between climate related stressors on biological responses in cod.