FHF Coexistence — Wild Salmon and Aquaculture

Wild Salmon Survival Factors — Knowledge Status

Supports evidence-based understanding of wild salmon survival by mapping ecological factors affecting coexistence with aquaculture.

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FHF — Fiskeri- og havbruksnæringens forskningsfinansiering is a Norwegian state-owned R&D company financed entirely by a 0.3% levy on seafood exports, operating under four sector-specific industry advisory groups and the oversight of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries. Its cross-sector mandate explicitly includes the coexistence of aquaculture and wild fisheries — the domain this call addresses. The call allocates 6 million NOK for a knowledge-status review of factors affecting the survival of wild salmonid fish (Norwegian: Kunnskapsstatus; Faktorer som påvirker overlevelse til vill laksefisk), with a deadline of 19 June 2026. A knowledge-status review (kunnskapsstatus) is a structured synthesis of existing research evidence rather than new primary data collection, analogous to a systematic review or state-of-knowledge report. Wild salmon survival is a politically sensitive issue in Norway where salmon aquaculture — a globally dominant industry — is assessed for its ecological interactions with wild Atlantic salmon populations, including sea lice transmission, genetic introgression from escapees, and habitat effects. Eligible applicants include for-profit companies, non-profits, universities, and research institutions registered and operating in Norway; individuals may not apply, and international participation requires a Norwegian lead with ID-porten portal access. Outputs are expected to inform both industry practice and regulatory frameworks governing aquaculture–wild fisheries coexistence.