Sustainability

Why is good fish health important?

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:34:18 GMT

Good fish health is a prerequisite for ensuring a profitable aquaculture industry and good quality products. Good fish health, documented by the absence of serious infectious diseases, is a precondition for Norwegian market access and for the export of aquaculture products.

Salmon lice / Sea lice

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:34:05 GMT

Salmon lice or “Sea lice” (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) is a common skin parasite which has occurred from ancient time in the Northern Hemisphere seawaters, included in Norwegian fjords, in coastal area or the open seas.

Protection of wild salmon stocks

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:34:03 GMT

The wild Atlantic salmon stocks have decreased drastically in the three last decades, both globally and in Norway. There are numerous threats to wild salmon stocks. Some of these are related to activities in rivers and fjords. To counter these threats Norway has introduced the concept of National Salmon Watercourses (NSW) and National Salmon Fjords (NSF).

Challenges by harmful substances

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:34:03 GMT

Some of the environmental challenges which the Norwegian aquaculture industry currently is facing are related to discharges of toxic and harmful substances like copper, medicaments and nutrient salts. These challenges are addressed through a joint effort by authorities, scientists and the industry.

Nutrition, fish health and welfare

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:34:17 GMT

Aquaculture worldwide is a significant and rapidly expanding seafood producing industry; however, live production always means a risk of losses due to imbalanced nutrition, infectious diseases, and environmental challenges that compromise fish welfare.

Vision "No Escapees"

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:34:23 GMT

The Directorate of Fisheries has developed an Action Plan to achieve a level of escapees from fish farms as close to zero as practicable.

Fish diseases – treatment and prevention

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:34:18 GMT

Fish diseases are categorized as infectious and non-infectious diseases. The infectious diseases have the greatest impact. All farmed salmon in Norway are now vaccinated. Bacterial infections in salmons are no longer a problem. The consumption of antibiotics is extremely low.