SFI Harvest
Harvesting and processing of lower trophic marine resources
Vision: Pioneering the lower-trophic fisheries – Innovations to unlock the blue bioeconomic potential.
Start
20. Aug 2020
End
31. Dec 2028
Funded by
The Research Council of Norway
Cooperation
SINTEF (host institute). Research partners: Nofima, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Sciences and UiT - The Arctic University of Norway. Industry partners: Aker Biomarine, Br. Birkeland AS, Nordnes AS, Scanbio Marine Group AS, Skretting, AS, Kongsberg Maritime AS, PGS Geophysical AS, Norwegian Centre of Maritime Communication AS, Optimar AS, Energy Valley, Algen AS, Brik fisken, Nais, Zooca AS. Advisory board partners: Norges sildesalgslag SA, IFFO The Marine Ingredients Organization, Norges Fiskarlag, Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries, REV Ocean AS, WWF (associated partner). Associated Research partners: Matis, Iceland, University of Porto, Portugal, Azi.
The ocean hosts a large number of species, especially in lower trophic levels, that are either not harvested or only marginally utilised. These species, such as mesopelagic fish, krill and Calanus, could improve food security and the wellbeing of humanity.
SFI Harvest will draw upon Norway’s leading position in the ocean and offshore sectors to develop technologies for sustainable harvesting and processing of underexploited species. To secure sustainable utilisation of these valuable marine resources, technological solutions must be paired with scientific knowledge about ecosystem dynamics, development of fisheries management and well-documented business models.
Main objective: To develop knowledge and technologies for responsible harvesting and processing of lower trophic marine resources, allowing sustainable growth of Norway’s biomarine industries.
SFI Harvest brings together pioneering shipowners, key technology providers, large producers of raw materials and feed for the aquaculture sector, stakeholders, SINTEF Ocean and other strong research groups, including AMOS (the Norwegian Centre of Excellence for Autonomous Marine Operations and Systems).
The innovations will enable precise and efficient capture and processing of mesopelagic species, zooplankton and phytoplankton. The centre will integrate six research areas.
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