Off-flavor in land-based aquaculture has been a well-known challenge for years. Even the most modern RAS facilities can experience sudden outbreaks of geosmin and MIB–producing bacteria, leading to earthy or muddy flavors in fish. This not only affects product quality but can also introduce serious operational and financial risks. Investments in upgraded water-treatment components, changes in system design, or extended purging routines quickly become costly—especially when the root causes of off-flavor vary between sites and are still not fully understood.

Building Skills for a Sustainable Blue Future. Southern Norway is rapidly expanding its land-based aquaculture sector, driven by innovation, technology, and sustainability. To meet the growing demand for qualified professionals, a regional collaboration is underway to strengthen education, training, and recruitment in aquaculture.

Nephrocalcinosis and hemorrhagic smolt syndrome (HSS) are disorders that pose challenges in the production of Atlantic salmon juveniles (smolt). This project will investigate the causes that trigger these conditions by conducting controlled experiments.

Smarter Fish Farming with Real-Time Monitoring. As the global population grows, the world needs more sustainable ways to produce food. Aquaculture – or fish farming – is one of the fastest-growing food industries, and new technologies are helping it become cleaner, smarter, and more efficient.

Morefish Toolbox is an AI-based welfare tool designed to reduce mortality in the aquaculture industry. The goal of this RFF-funded project is to explore the potential of combining real-time data, big data, and fish physiology using artificial intelligence.

The main goal of the project Biocoat, is to develop a scientifically supported basis for improving surface treatment, resulting in better biosecurity, operational efficiency, and extended infrastructure lifespan.

AmpliAqua is a fully operational unit of an innovative aquaponic system that demonstrates how land-based fish farming can adopt a sustainable and viable aquaponic system, by integrating new solutions to ensure adequate and sound waste management.