Pilot project for the short-time live storage of bluefin tuna — Trials onboard MS Vestbris 2023

Sistiaga, Manu; Pettersen, Hermann; Saltskår, Jostein; Breen, Michael; Humborstad, Odd Børre; Pena, Hector; Anders, Neil; Olsen, Stein Harris; Martinez-Peiro, Joaquin; Jensen, Tonje Kristin
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https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3103815
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2023
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Abstract
Norway was historically a major bluefin tuna (BFT) harvesting country. However, fishing for this species has experienced low profitability. One potential solution is short-term live-storage so that the market can be supplied on demand. Further, storing BFT allows a more controlled slaughtering of the fish, resulting in better quality and fish welfare. A pilot project was established in 2020 to address knowledge gaps related to BFT live-storage in Norway. This document summarizes the findings from sea trials in 2023.
 
Pilot project for the short-time live storage of bluefin tuna — Trials onboard MS Vestbris 2023
 
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Havforskningsinstituttet
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Rapport fra havforskningen;2023 - 56