Possible salmon breeding breakthorugh

Researchers in Norway are working on possible measures which could  improve the lives of farmed salmon and simultaneously increase production. The country's Institute of Marine Research believes that by releasing feed below the surface and using underwater lights, it is possible to lure the fish away from the sea lice larvae on the surface, while greater monitoring could make it possible to optimise the environment.

If simple procedures are also developed to spot abnormal behaviour, fish farmers will be able to discover signs of disease at an earlier stage. These proposals for possible measures are based on the results of many years’ work. The scientists have described in detail how salmon behave and respond to the cage environment, and how fish farmers can best use that knowledge to increase production. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers