Land: Norway

The National Institute of Nutrition and Seafood Research (NIFES) has determined the content of certain undesirable substances in marine oils for human consumption and in selected fish and fish products. The results show low levels of the contaminants in mackerel and a generally low level of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in oils for human consumption. Of 25 samples of eel, 12 had a level of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs which exceeded EU’s upper limit for these substances.

From a historical low in the 1980s, the Barents Sea

Norwegian salmon is truly called the science of beauty as the result shows positive response in fighting skin aging.

The government of Norway has announced new plan to exploit its marine resources, says a report.

Norwegian salmon is said to be the best anti-aging food available in nature, says a report.

Seafood exports in August topped NOK 3 billion, an increase of NOK 635 million or 26% compared to August last year. This is the 8th month in a row in which the total value of seafood exports has topped NOK 3 billion, according to figures from the Norwegian Seafood Export Council. This year to date, seafood exports total NOK 26.9 billion, up by NOK 4.3 billion.

Norwegian salmon export has registered good growth, a rise of 39 percent in August from last year.

Intense dialogue over the marine protected areas has taken into consideration at a meeting.

Aqua Nor 2009 came to a close last Friday afternoon, and exhibitors and visitors alike agreed that it had been a very successful exhibition.

Scientists at Nofima Ingrediens have discovered a new component in