Norwegian aquaculture research

FHF and the Aquaculture Programme (Havbruksprogrammet) jointly organize a mini-conference during Aqua Nor 2015.

Venue/Time:  The conference will be held in Hall H on Tuesday 18 August at 12:00 until 14:30 hrs, the Minister of Fisheries is among the speakers on these important issues.

PROGRAMME

12:30 – 13:00    Registration, informal

13.00 – 14:40    Opening session:

Welcome and introduction, by Ruth Astrid Sæther, and Geir Andreassen FHF / Christina Abildgaard, Norwegian Research Council

The new Aquaculture Programme of the Norwegian Research Council, by Programme Manager Aud Skrudland

FHF’s priorities in aquaculture research by Geir Andreassen, FHF

Cost drivers in the aquaculture industry – results from an FHF project, by Otto Andreassen, Nofima

Marine fatty acids – activities by the Norwegian Research Council and FHF. Priorities and activities.

Senior research project on DHA, by Simen Rød Sandved, NMBU

The Norwegian Food Authority – organization and knowledge needs, by Elisabeth Wilmann, Director of Fish and Seafood

14.40 – 15:00     Coffee/tea break

Blue growth requires good cooperation, by Minister of Fisheries Elisabeth Aspaker

The Research Council’s new initiatives in aquaculture research and technology, by Divisional Director Fridtjof Unander, The Norwegian Research Council.

Effects of genetic influences from aquaculture on wild salmon. Debate. Moderator: Ruth Astrid Sæther.

16.30.    End of seminar.