UiT, The Arctic University of Norway

FISHING GEAR

FISHING GEAR

Researchers working in Norway’s Barents Sea say a simple modification to snow crab pots could sharply reduce the number of undersized animals accidentally caught in the Arctic fishery.

25th November 2025

Research: Escape hatch could spare undersized Arctic snow crabs

25th November 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

A new study from the Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research (Nofima) has shed light on how rearing temperatures influence the health and development of Atlantic salmon from early life through to harvest, revealing that higher freshwater temperatures…

22nd October 2025

New study reveals temperature effects on salmon growth, health and performance

22nd October 2025

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Scientists in Norway have begun examining how farmed salmon and rainbow trout perceive the light in their environment, with the aim to provide recommendations to fish farmers on the use of lighting…

17th June 2025

Norwegian research illuminates the light needs of farmed salmon

17th June 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Fishing nets sunk at the bottom of harbour in the Danish port of Hirtshals are part of a long-term evaluation of biodegradable static nets, monitored at regular intervals to check condition and…

15th November 2024

Evaluating biodegradable static gear

15th November 2024

OPINION

OPINION

Towards the end of last year, Norwegian newspapers reported the retrieval of one set of lost gill nets containing 20 dead porpoises. For those who enjoy the sight and sound of these…

20th February 2024

Opinion: Lost fishing gear – what do fishers think?

20th February 2024