There is a strong desire to move Atlantic salmon aquaculture to more exposed locations in the future - either along the coast or even off-shore. Here the fish may experience much stronger water current conditions compared to traditional sheltered locations. Are salmon able to thrive in these new...

Stocking densities are commonly used to set limits for the production of fish in sea-cages, yet limited information exists to assess how environmental fluctuations modify the effects of stocking densities on the production and welfare of fish. Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) of average size 1.3 kg ...

For the development of commercial scale semi-closed sea systems for farming post-smolt Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), further knowledge is required on the interaction between fish density, farming conditions and fish welfare. In this experiment post-smolts (115.0 g±13.6) were stocked at 5 different ...

The welfare of fish is receiving increasing attention and attempts have been made to control welfare in farmed fish through regulation of management practices, including stocking density. However, there is little published information on the influence of stocking density on welfare of fish in...

The stocking density of fish in aquaculture is of major importance as it may have profound effects on water quality resulting in impact on fish health and possibly affect the external barriers that protect against pathogens There are many husbandry conditions, including stocking density, that may...

Structural modification of sea cages is continually changing to counter major production issues associated with commercial salmon farming. For example, snorkels and skirts are added to cages to reduce salmon lice infestations, and submerging cages can reduce salmon-lice encounter rates, minimise...

The European aquacultural sector is undergoing immense growth, and, generally, many more aquatic animals are farmed than land animals. However, the welfare of aquatic animals like fish has received less attention. This study focuses on the two largest contributors to Europe's aquaculture - Atlantic ...

Sea louse infestations are threatening the sustainability of the salmon farm industry worldwide; the southern marine ecosystem of Chile is one of the most affected areas. A highly infested management area located in the Los Lagos Region (42.5°S) has been regularly affected by Caligus rogercresseyi...

Due to increasing demand for salmon and environmental barriers preventing expansion in established sites, salmon farmers seek to move or expand their production to more exposed sites. In this study we investigate the effects of strong currents and waves on the behaviour of salmon and how they...