What happens when strong biology collides with weak markets? In this episode, we break down the Q2 earnings season in salmon farming, where EBIT margins have tightened, prices continue to slide, and producers are facing tough calls on investment, strategy, and survival. From Mowi’s consistency to Bakkafrost’s split results, and from Norway’s political backdrop to Scotland’s biological struggles, we look at who’s weathering the storm and who’s most exposed. Beyond the numbers, we explore the Catch-22 of salmon farming: better fish health leading to oversupply and weaker profits, just as ecological and political pressures intensify. Download the full report here.For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.
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How Data Labeling Shapes Aquaculture's AI Models
What fuels the world’s most powerful AI models isn’t just data, it’s how that data is labeled and given context. In this week’s episode, we take listeners inside the often-overlooked world of data labeling, from Meta’s $14B investment in Scale AI to the billion-dollar rise of Surge AI, and connect the dots to aquaculture. You’ll learn why context-rich data—not just perfect data, is the real driver of better models, and how farms can apply these lessons to turn messy records into predictive intelligence. For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.
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CMS: The Silent Killer
How does a disease you can’t see, and often don’t even know is there, cause some of the most expensive losses in salmon farming? In this week’s episode, we examine Cardiomyopathy Syndrome (CMS), a viral heart disease that’s been quietly impacting farms for decades but is now forcing its way into the spotlight. From the biology of Piscine Myocarditis Virus to the real-world costs seen in recent Scottish outbreaks, we explore why CMS is so hard to detect, why it’s not on the official notifiable disease list, and what the latest science says about prevention, from genetics to nutrition. For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.
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How Coho Salmon Fight Off Sea Lice
Why do some salmon fight off sea lice with ease, while others struggle year after year? In this week’s episode, we discuss a groundbreaking new study from Nofima that explores what Pacific salmon, especially coho, can teach us about natural sea lice resistance. You’ll learn how cutting-edge techniques like AI-powered histology, proteomics, and spatial transcriptomics came together to paint a full biological picture – mapping the immune response from tissue structure to gene activation. Plus, hear from lead researcher Dr. Lene Sveen as she shares what these findings could mean for future treatments and breeding programs.For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.
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Aquaculture’s AI Moment: What Comes Next?
What does it actually take to build an AI model that matters, not just for headlines, but for real-world decisions in aquaculture? In this week’s episode, we explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in fish health prediction and dive into Manolin’s work on pancreas disease modeling. From the explosive growth of global AI to the quiet (but powerful) momentum inside aquaculture, we unpack why “useful” is becoming the most important metric, and how aquaculture is finally stepping into the AI era.For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n’ Bits blog.
About Fish n' Bits - The Aquaculture Data Intelligence Podcast
Dive into aquaculture data intelligence with our host Tony Chen, CEO of Manolin. Our weekly episodes uncover aquaculture data trends across the industry. Learn about updates on salmon disease, mortality, and lice. Get the latest industry news & more. Discover how data and AI shape sustainable fish farming. Your go-to podcast for all things aquaculture. Subscribe now!
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