Pilot project for the short-time live storage of bluefin tuna — Trials onboard MS Vestbris 2023
Publication details
Publisher : Havforskningsinstituttet
Publication type : Report
Series : Rapport fra havforskningen 2023 - 56
Year : 2023
Links
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ARKIV
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hdl.handle.net/11250/3103815
FULLTEKST
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www.hi.no/hi/nettrapporter/rap...
Research areas
Capture fisheries
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Summary
Norway was historically a major bluefin tuna (BFT) harvesting country. However, fishing for this species has experienced low profitability. One potential solution is short-term live-storage so that the market can be supplied on demand. Further, storing BFT allows a more controlled slaughtering of the fish, resulting in better quality and fish welfare. A pilot project was established in 2020 to address knowledge gaps related to BFT live-storage in Norway. This document summarizes the findings from sea trials in 2023.