Marine Fish Production

On successful completion of the course, the student can:

• demonstrate broad knowledge of biology for relevant marine fish species in farming.
• account for zootechnology for marine fish species.
• demonstrate broad knowledge of water quality and treatment, and their importance in juvenile production.
• explain the different production protocols for live feed.
• define the relevant research areas and challenges in marine fish farming.
• describe the environmental, nutritional and welfare requirements of the relevant species.

Skills

The student is able to:

• Have a good command of relevant technics on a theoretical plan.
• Participate in commercial marine fish farm operations.
• Explain the principles used in the farming of relevant species from egg to harvest in Norway.
• Update her/his knowledge in the subject area.

Competence

The student is be able to:

• Update knowledge in marine fish biology and implement technical improvements for state-of-the-art marine fish production.
• Participate in R&D projects.
• Discuss challenges as welfare and sustainability in the aquaculture industry
• Communicate central concepts both in written and oral form.