Project Details
Description
In collaboration with EXPOSED, this project has been launched to examine the well-being of salmon in extreme weather exposed locations. The project is set to run for two years. The fieldwork includes registration of salmon behaviour under different conditions.
Salmon behaviour is registered with sonar from underneath the aquafarm rings to see how deep the salmon swims. Also, video recording is used to observe how the fish swims, e.g. in flock, against the current, or in circles.
Along with behavioural observations, well-being observations are also conducted. These serve to examine how well the fish tolerates extreme living conditions, such as hard currents and waves. Well-being observations include registering damage on fins, eyes or skin, if it’s adult and if it’s otherwise stout and well.
The results will provide better insight to how salmon is affected when farmed in a demanding environment with more waves and currents compared with existing conditions. This knowledge will be useful for planning future aquaculture farms.
Salmon behaviour is registered with sonar from underneath the aquafarm rings to see how deep the salmon swims. Also, video recording is used to observe how the fish swims, e.g. in flock, against the current, or in circles.
Along with behavioural observations, well-being observations are also conducted. These serve to examine how well the fish tolerates extreme living conditions, such as hard currents and waves. Well-being observations include registering damage on fins, eyes or skin, if it’s adult and if it’s otherwise stout and well.
The results will provide better insight to how salmon is affected when farmed in a demanding environment with more waves and currents compared with existing conditions. This knowledge will be useful for planning future aquaculture farms.
| Acronym | SS |
|---|---|
| Status | Finished |
| Effective start/end date | 1/06/18 → 31/12/22 |
| Links | https://www.fiskaaling.fo/fiskaaling/deildir/vistfroe%C3%B0i/salmon-and-the-surf/ |
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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SALMON MOVEMENT WITHIN A CAGE IS RESTRICTED BY A COMBINATION OF WAVES AND CURRENT
Johannesen, Á., Kristmundsson, J., Patursson, Ø., Dam, S. P. & Klebert, P., 29 Nov 2022, p. 326. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Waves and currents decrease the available space in a salmon cage
Johannesen, Á., Patursson, Ø., Kristmundsson, J., Dam, S. P., Mulelid, M. & Klebert, P., 25 Feb 2022, In: PloS one. 17, 2, 21 p., e0263850.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Waves and currents decrease the available space in a salmon cage
Johannesen, Á., Patursson, Ø., Kristmundsson, J., Dam, S. P., Mulelid, M. & Klebert, P., 23 Jul 2021Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
Activities
- 1 Oral presentation
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SALMON MOVEMENT WITHIN A CAGE IS RESTRICTED BY A COMBINATION OF WAVES AND CURRENT
Johannesen, Á. (Speaker)
29 Nov 2022 → 2 Dec 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Granskingarúrslit: Laksur í harðbalnum umstøðum
Johannesen, Á., Patursson, Ø., Kristmundsson, J., Dam, S. P., Mulelid, M. & Klebert, P.
4/03/22
2 items of Media coverage
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Nýggj vísindagrein um aling á harðbalnum økjum
Johannesen, Á., Patursson, Ø., Kristmundsson, J., Dam, S. P. & Klebert, P.
20/06/20
1 item of Media coverage
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