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Novel study uses fully automated L. salmonis eDNA quantification for autonomous water sample analysis of gene targets to monitor parasitic loads. 

AKVA Group says recent trials reveal low sea lice numbers and reduced treatments when using its deep-water aquaculture technology. 

The Danish Technological Institute and Benchmark Genetics are exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to count sea lice on salmon. 

The Scottish salmon industry is facing criticism following the release of sea lice statistics and acknowledgement that up to 10 million salmon – a quarter of all stocks – were thrown away last year as a result of disease, parasites and other issues. 

Scotland will host the biennial International Sea Lice Conference in 2024, after a successful bid led by SAIC. 

Researchers are exploring the use of underwater holographic cameras and artificial intelligence technology to identify sea lice in the ocean. 

Follow the Responsible Seafood Advocate’s coverage of the North Atlantic Seafood Forum in Bergen, Norway. 

A new tool is being developed to improve sea lice predictions and enhance fish health with more reliable, consistent data. 

A Nofima-led study is exploring the possibilities of using gene editing to make salmon more resistant to sea lice. 

A new oral vaccine using reverse vaccinology and artificial intelligence may help with sea lice challenges faced by the aquaculture industry. 

At the recent GOAL conference, the British Columbia Salmon Farmers Association committed to reveal sea lice counts at farms operating in the province while promising a future without antibiotics, despite struggles with the persistent yellow mouth disease. 

Faroe Islands producers say geography, research and efforts to improve environmental sustainability make it ideal for salmon farming. 

Despite the positive outputs of the global salmon farming business it remains a target for sharp criticism. In Scotland, the industry’s battle against misleading and inaccurate information reaches a new level. 

Wide-ranging recommendations to the Scottish salmon sector include increased government oversight and mandatory reporting of disease outbreaks, fish mortalities and sea lice numbers. 

In research for Norway’s salmon farmers, the authors documented effective bath treatments against sea lice infestations in large net pens using skirts or tarpaulins to define the treatment area. 

A Nofima study has identified key feed components for ballan wrasse, a sea lice cleaner fish important to Norway's salmon industry. 

KelpRing has received funding to explore the possible benefits of installing kelp forests within salmon pens to benefit cleaner fish. 

SAIC funds research to fine-tune a cleaner fish vaccination, potentially improving sea lice control in salmon farming.