• Effects of step salinity gradients on salmon lice larvae behaviour and dispersal 

      Crosbie, Thomas; Wright, Daniel William; Oppedal, Frode; Johnsen, Ingrid Askeland; Samsing, Fransisca; Dempster, Timothy (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      In trying to deal with the problematic salmon louse Lepeophtheirus salmonis in salmon aquaculture, strategies to better prevent infestations are gaining traction. Successful prevention requires an accurate understanding ...
    • Impact of thermoclines on the vertical distribution of salmon lice larvae 

      Crosbie, Thomas; Wright, Daniel William; Oppedal, Frode; Dalvin, Sussie; Myksvoll, Mari Skuggedal; Dempster, Timothy (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Salmon louse Lepeophtheirus salmonis, a key parasite of salmonids, is managed by multiple methods at both salmon farm- and ecosystem-scale that are informed by an understanding of the abundance and distribution of the ...
    • Post-smolt Atlantic salmon can regulate buoyancy in submerged sea-cages by gulping air bubbles 

      Barrett, Luke T.; Larsen, Lars-Thomas Unneland; Bui, Samantha; Vågseth, Tone; Eide, Erlend; Dempster, Timothy; Oppedal, Frode; Folkedal, Ole (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      Salmon lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) are the most severe health challenge facing Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) aquaculture. Infestations threaten farmed and wild salmonids, drive up production costs, and limit industry ...