In this presentation, Prof. Ragnar Tveterås looks at the status of the aquaculture industry with a focus on costs, profitability, sea lice and production fish. He discusses the government's proposal for downsized capacity based on environmental conditions, as well as various political scenarios and risks associated with implementation. Tveterås also addresses topics such as animal welfare, demands for lower mortality, and how flexibility in production can balance socio-economic and environmental concerns. Through analyses of key economic indicators such as NPV and IRR, he provides insight into how the industry can adapt to future regulations and requirements

What does the new Animal Welfare Report mean for fish? Ingunn Sommerset gives a presentation on goals and measures to improve fish welfare in Norwegian aquaculture. With an ambitious goal of reducing mortality to below five percent, she discusses challenges such as sea lice, the welfare of cleaner fish, and new requirements for technology and control.

What do the stricter requirements for impact assessments mean for the aquaculture industry? Grunde Bruland provides a thorough review of the proposed changes to the KU regulations, including requirements for impact assessments for several types of facilities and stricter standards for documentation and processes.

How can we ensure better animal welfare in Norwegian animal husbandry and aquaculture? In this presentation, Nina E. Vinje provides an insight into the new Animal Welfare Report (Meld. St. 8, 2024-2025) and the government's measures to improve the welfare of animals on land and in water. Topics such as reducing mortality in aquaculture, better use of cleaner fish and stricter requirements for technology and methods are discussed, with a vision of sustainable and responsible animal husbandry.