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FISHERIES

“AKVA group has extensive experience closely with AKVA group's digital leadership vanced algorithms, enabling real-time
in the development and sale of camer- team to drive this venture forward. image analysis and agile manoeuvring.
as tailored for the aquaculture industry. "We see immense potential in combining Integration with AKVA group's existing
AKVA submerged represents the latest Submerged's camera technology with AKVA product portfolio—AKVA connect, AKVA
advancement in this field, incorporating observe's AI-driven feeding automation. observe, and AKVA fishtalk—enhances the
AI technology to expedite and enhance data The outcome is a comprehensive solution camera's capabilities.
acquisition processes, making them faster that caters to diverse market needs," adds Thanks to this technology, fish farmers
and more efficient,” says Moris Valdebenito. Moris Valdebenito. can anticipate enhanced precision and effi-
Operation in deep farming Pioneering technology ciency in their operations, with the added
prospect of autonomous operation on the
"The collaboration between AKVA group The camera system's sensors require horizon. This collaboration aligns seamless-
and Submerged serves as an example of minimal maintenance, as they incorpo- ly with AKVA group's overarching goal of
how AI is reshaping various facets of aqua- rate self-cleaning technology designed providing precise and efficient solutions
culture. This sets the stage for revolution- to remove biofilm and cleaner fish from that elevate aquaculture practices.
izing fish farming through the use of AI to the camera lens. This automatic cleaning
improve operations, enhance sustainability, process ensures that AKVA submerged
and ensure the well-being of the fish. We remains operational on a daily basis.
firmly believe that we're just scratching the
surface of AI's potential in the aquaculture
industry," states Moris Valdebenito.

Founded in 2018 by Lars Martin Sandvik
Aas and subsequently joined by Håvard Lein
Braa, Submerged AS embarked on a vision-
"Our decision to collaborate with AKVA ary quest to develop an automated solution
group comes from our shared dedication for counting salmon lice and measuring bi-
A synergetic partnership to innovation and quality in aquaculture. omass. With founders boasting extensive
We are enthusiastic about harnessing AKVA formal and practical expertise, including
Submerged will retain its independence group's resources and expertise to enhance trade certificates, bachelor's degrees in
while working closely with AKVA group, of- our technology further," says Sandvik Aas electronics, master's degrees in cybernetics
fering a unique opportunity for knowledge of Submerged. and physics, and even a doctorate in ap-
sharing, resource optimization, and ground- plied optics (physics), Submerged brings
breaking innovations. Lars Martin Sandvik AKVA submerged has dynamic winch a wealth of knowledge to the depths of
Aas, CEO of Submerged, will collaborate systems, artificial intelligence, and ad- aquaculture.
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GRIEG SEAFOOD ASA REACHES IMPORTANT

MILESTONE: COMMENCES HARVESTING OF FIRST

GENERATION OF SALMON IN NEWFOUNDLAND

The first generation of fish in Placentia “Harvesting the first generation of fish in In the Spring and Summer of 2023, Grieg
Bay in Newfoundland has been farmed with Newfoundland marks an important mile- Seafood transferred the next generation of
good fish health and welfare. Grieg Seafood stone for Grieg Seafood. I am pleased to fish into three new ocean farms. The sec-
will continue to develop its farming region see that the fish has good welfare and that ond generation will be harvested in 2024.
in Newfoundland gradually and responsibly. biological control has been strong,” says Fish from the farm Red Island are cur-
Andreas Kvame, CEO of Grieg Seafood ASA. rently being harvested. The first genera-
“This first, successful generation shows tion spent about a year in Grieg Seafood’s
what enormous potential Placentia Bay in freshwater and smolt facility in Marystown
Newfoundland holds for sustainable salmon and was transferred to two ocean farms
farming. This is especially true in light of in Placentia Bay in 2022.
the booming North American market just
next door, where consumers are increas-
ingly asking for local, healthy and climate
friendly food. We will continue to develop
Last week, the first fish were harvested our production in Newfoundland gradually
and then packed at Quinlan Brothers Ltd.’s and responsibly during the years to come. I
processing plant in Bay de Verde in New- want to congratulate all of my hard-work-
foundland before they were transported to ing colleagues in Newfoundland with this
customers in the North American market. achievement,” Kvame continues.

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