The mussels use these threads to cling to rocks and rope. We humans are looking into uses for us. There is an extensive article on the subject, but to sum it up here are some great applications: 1) A biodegradable glue to stick human tissue together. 2) Generate universal hemoglobin compatible with all blood types. 3) Create a membrane that separates water from oil (for oil spills for example) 4) Generate an underwater glue. 5) Combine the glue properties with the membrane properties to collect, for example oil, on the hull of a boat painted with the byssus glue. And […]

Our own Øyvind Osjord, member of the Smart Farm board, is rowing across the Atlantic! And we are of course sponsoring the team. Follow them on Insta (#lifeforrow) or on FB (@Rowforlife). They will be out there for 2-3 month depending on the weather… We look forward to having Öyvind back, bringing new ideas to the table after his adventure; a mind blower! See more @https://www.taliskerwhiskyatlanticchallenge.com/

Yesterday we were present at the Stavanger Chamber of Commerce that hosted Meeting Point Stavanger: Industrial development underwater. https://www.naeringsforeningen.no/moeter/treffpunkt-stavanger-1/ There were several interesting talks and among them was Anne Woi that let us know that Stavanger is aiming to be an Aquaculture leader with offices for the Use of Land & Sea. Leader Andreas Heskestad of the Stiim Aquaculture Cluster -where we are members- spoke about the bright future ahead of us. A talk close to our hearts was Brian Tsuyshi Takeda from Urcinomics that spoke about how they will be profitable whilst re-establishing the lost Kelp Forests around the […]

In the North of Norway, around Trondheim, mussel spat settled in August. Here Norgeskjell is out checking on them. The spat is about 2 month old. Soon you can buy them in the store and cook delicious nutritious food! Recipes here Yummy! 🥘 https://www.norgeskjell.no/oppskrifter/

As a small family owned company it is always nice to see how our taxes contribute to our society. Here is a nice video on it!Smart Farm AS contributed in 2018 to pay the salaries of:2 nurses2 policemen3 teachers2 parental leaves We are proud to be part of a prosperous society! https://ringvirkninger.dnb.no/vis/smart-farm-as

In many parts of the world darkness is making it’s entry. Trees shed their leaves and life retreats to hibernate. It is a time to remember the cycle of life, death and rebirth. If you google Mussels and Halloween you will find plenty of autumn recipes. Here is one of our favorites! Enjoy! https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/seafood-recipes/wood-fired-shellfish/

Yes of course! Here we meet Maren Lyngsgaard (#Orbicon) and Hans Erik Jakobsen (#AarhusUniversitet) at #Blåbiomasse. Hans Erik is measuring the water for parameters, before and after it has passed the farm. We bet the chlorophyll content is lower and clarity higher! It will be interesting to hear on more results soon!

Isn’t it great when research supports what you have been saying for years? It is a happy day here at the office and we start the weekend with a smile. Low production cost, high yield. What else can you ask for? 🙂 The poster is from DTU Aqua: Daniel Taylor, Camille Saurel, Jens Kjerulf Petersen, Pernille Nielsen, Finn Bak, Niels Peter Nielsen.