Healthy salmon swim calmly with ample space in a Norwegian fish pen.

Fish welfare and biosecurity

Fish welfare and strong biosecurity underpin the services we provide to the aquaculture industry. Skilled crews, gentle methods and modern technology help us support healthy fish, safe facilities and a reduced environmental impact.

How we work

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Gentle methods

Operations are planned and carried out with regard for fish health, wellbeing and natural behaviour.

Prevention

Clean nets, inspected facilities and sound procedures reduce biological risk.

Documented control

The work is followed up through inspection, reporting and traceable documentation.

Responsibility in and around the fish pen

Fish first

Fish health and welfare must be protected throughout the operation. We use methods and equipment that reduce strain and unnecessary stress while carrying out the work efficiently and under control.

Clean, safe facilities

Cleaning, disinfection and technical inspections are important parts of biosecurity. Clean nets ensure good water flow, while well-maintained installations reduce the risk of damage, downtime and fish escapes.

Care for the environment

Our measures must protect both the fish in the pens and marine life around them. Gentle technology, reduced chemical use and well-controlled facilities help us reduce our impact on the surrounding environment.

Healthy salmon swim beside clean netting, with the natural fjord seabed outside the pen.

Good fish welfare begins with thorough preparation

Every operation must be adapted to the fish, the facility and local conditions. Thorough planning, the right expertise and continuous assessment allow work to be carried out with regard for fish welfare, biosecurity and efficient operations.

Prevent

Clean nets, well-maintained facilities and sound procedures reduce risk before problems arise.

Work gently

The right equipment and experienced crews ensure controlled operations that put fish welfare first.

Inspect and document

Inspection, follow-up of non-conformities and reporting provide traceability and a basis for further improvement.

Gentle operations that put fish welfare first

When work takes place in or close to a fish pen, care for the fish must be part of the entire operation. Experienced crews, suitable equipment and gentle methods help us work efficiently while minimising strain on fish and the environment.

Gentle net cleaning with no sharp edges or rotating parts in contact with the netting.
An electric cleaning system developed to minimise strain on fish and the environment.
Non-medicinal delousing by experienced operational teams.
Controlled operations adapted to the fish, facility and local conditions.

An underwater robot inspects the netting while salmon swim calmly in the pen.

Clean facilities reduce biological risk

Good biosecurity requires systematic cleaning, technical inspections and documentation. Through preventive maintenance and a rapid response, Abyss supports safer facilities, better fish welfare and a lower risk of disease transmission and fish escapes.

Cleaning and disinfection of fish pens during fallowing.
Inspection and repair of floating collars and other technical equipment.
Inspection of nets and installations to identify damage and reduce escape risk.
Documentation and reporting of completed work.
Emergency response to suspected fish escapes or other incidents that could harm fish and the environment.

An employee takes a water sample at a fish farm in a Norwegian fjord.

Norwegian coastline with mountains and sea beneath dramatic clouds, with sunlight breaking through.

Ready for operations along the coast

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