Fish Welfare
Designed for robust fish and stable production
Health and welfare challenges in earlier life stages can significantly affect the robustness of the fish all the way to harvest and are an important factor in the final harvest result. We design land-based facilities where design, technology and operation are based on fish biology, giving the fish the best possible conditions from day one.
The fish’s voice
A dedicated fish welfare team
At Pure Salmon Technology, we have a dedicated fish welfare team that ensures technology and design solutions are rooted in the biology of the fish.
The team is the voice of the fish in projects from start to finish, through collaboration and detailing, all the way to completion with training and start-up.
What supports stable, robust fish
Stable production and robust fish depend on facility design built around practical operation, fish biology and biosafety.
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Simple operational management
Cumbersome solutions have consequences for the fish. The facility must be designed so that daily work is efficient and predictable.
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Rooted in fish biology
Every design decision starts with the needs of the fish, from water quality and water flow to fish handling, transport solutions, behaviour and growth stages.
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Robust biosecurity
Good solutions to maintain biosecurity throughout the entire facility lifecycle, from construction to full operation.
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Hygiene, cleaning, and clean zones
The facility must be designed for the everyday needs of both fish and operators.
- Good solutions for washing, disinfection, and drainage
- Clear, functional separation between clean and dirty zones
- Design of intake filtration based on relevant water qualities and infection risks
Top priority in the design phase
Gentle fish transport
Fish transport solutions are given top priority in the design phase. Pumping, transport distances, lifting height and bends directly affect the fish, which is why we work to create the gentlest possible routes throughout the facility.
- Minimise pumping distances, transport distances and lifting height
- As few bends as possible, and no sharp bends
- Sufficient space for sensible placement of transport equipment for fish
- Good adjustments between all components in a fish transport system
BIOSECURITY
Training and readiness for fish welfare
A facility designed for fish welfare depends on people who understand why the solutions are designed the way they are. Training is therefore an important part of our work, not something added at the end of the project.
Operators receive structured training in fish biology, daily routines, handling, monitoring and how to respond to deviations. We work closely with the operational team during commissioning and start-up, so that knowledge is embedded before fish are introduced to the facility.
The goal is for the people working at the facility to understand the needs of the fish and make sound decisions in daily operation.
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Training through the project
The fish health team provides professional training throughout the project, so that everyone involved understands how their work can affect fish health and welfare.
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Ready for fish
Before fish are introduced, the fish health team reviews the total delivery, including technical solutions, building-related conditions and the customer’s own preparations. The aim is to ensure that the everything is ready for the fish, for example that work which may affect the fish has been completed, that necessary training.
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Support after handover
After handover, the fish health team remains available for professional support and operational optimisation as the facility moves into daily operation and production develops.
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From design to operation
A facility designed for fish welfare must also be operated by people who understand the system. That is why training, commissioning, and handover are part of the fish welfare picture.
Operators need clear routines, practical system understanding, and confidence in how to handle deviations. Technology supports stable operation, but it is competent people who make the system work in practice.
Fish welfare is a design requirement
For Pure Salmon Technology, fish welfare is not something handled at the end of a project. It is the foundation for how facilities are designed, built, started up and operated. When biology, technology and practical operation work together, the result is a stronger foundation for stable production and robust fish.