What happens when an old virus makes a new appearance? In this episode, we explore the legacy and resurgence of Infectious Salmon Anemia (ISA)—a disease that has shaped the global salmon industry for decades. With recent outbreaks reported in Northern Norway, we dive into what ISA is, how it spreads, and what history can teach us from past crises in Canada, Chile, Scotland, and the Faroe Islands. You’ll learn how modern tools like genetic sequencing, DNA vaccines, and strict biosecurity protocols are helping farms fight back—and what today’s uptick in cases might signal for the industry’s future. For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.
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Smoltification: The Industry’s Race to Optimize Sea Transfers
When farms push smolt growth, what happens to biology, health, and risk? In this episode, we explore the evolving science and rising business pressures behind smoltification in salmon farming. From light control and brackish water systems to the push for 1 kg smolt, Tony breaks down why getting this phase right is so critical, and how larger smolt bring a new set of biological and operational challenges. Then, stay tuned for a conversation with Dr. Bill Harris, whose journey from Harvard pediatric nephrology to smoltification feed innovation reveals just how interconnected fish and human biology can be.For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.
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Quarterly Public Farm Review: Q1 2025
What happens when the biology is strong but the market turns against you? In this week’s episode, we break down the Q1 2025 earnings from publicly traded salmon producers across six countries. While fish health remains solid, companies are facing some of the lowest salmon prices in recent memory, dragging down profits, shaking up leadership, and forcing a rethink of what “profitable farming” really means. We dive into EBIT/kg performance across the board, spotlight standout results from Grieg and Salmones Camanchaca, and unpack why Iceland and Canada are at a strategic crossroads. Download our report for Q1 of 2025.For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.
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Sea Lice Policy: When Bad Data Leads to Bad Decisions
What happens when we build policy on the wrong measurements? In this episode, we unpack Norway’s proposed lice regulations and why the industry's biggest concern might not be the rules themselves, but the science behind them. From farm-level impact forecasts to a surprising case out of British Columbia, where sea lice returned despite the complete removal of salmon farms, we explore the statistical pitfalls that can shape, or misguide, long-term policy. If you're in farming, regulation, or simply trying to make sense of where the industry’s heading, this episode offers critical perspective.For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.
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Norway's Marine Heatwave: What the Experts Are Seeing
What does it mean when sea surface temperatures break records before summer even begins? In this week’s episode, we dive into early-season sea lice data and rising ocean temperatures that are already signaling a challenging year for Norwegian salmon farms. From warnings of heat-driven outbreaks to shifting regulations and market pressure, we break down why 2025 could be another pivotal year for fish health strategy. Then, stay tuned for a conversation with oceanographer and Senior Researcher, Dr. Helene Langehaug of the Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center (NERSC), who explains the science behind marine heatwaves, their classifications, and what this year’s climate models are telling us about what’s coming next.For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.
About Fish n' Bits - The Aquaculture Data Intelligence Podcast
Dive into aquaculture data intelligence with our host Tony Chen, CEO of Manolin. Our weekly episodes uncover aquaculture data trends across the industry. Learn about updates on salmon disease, mortality, and lice. Get the latest industry news & more. Discover how data and AI shape sustainable fish farming. Your go-to podcast for all things aquaculture. Subscribe now!
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