Offshore fishfarming represents a whole set of challenges with rough weather conditions, long distances to infrastructure, and new conditions for salmon farming. The project «Low emission offshore aquaculture value chain» will lead to innovations and knowledge that reduces the energy use and CO2 footprint, and offers the fish good living conditions. The innovations are within the areas of closed containment farming with robust post-smolt, floating fish food for offshore farming, electrification in all areas of production, multi-operational vessels, semi-autonomous operation and digital tools.

NTNU's role in the project is research on environmental monitoring and water quality assessment using remote sensing technology, including hyperspectral imaging from satellite and drones.

Link to more information: https://gronnplattform.stiimaquacluster.no/