Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The objective of the Department of Aquaculture and Fish Biology is to build and share knowledge in aquatic biology, aquaculture, and fish biology. The Department functions as an international centre for research and higher education in these fields, with a clear focus on sustainable aquaculture.
Its work is characterised by a close connection between research and teaching, strong cooperation with other universities and institutes and long-standing ties to the industry. Students are offered flexibility in shaping their own study pathways.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
Projects
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The Nordic Biodiversity Framework
Sandberg, O. M. (CoI) & Skúlason, S. (PI)
1/01/24 → 31/05/25
Holar University College, Other Icelandic Research Institutions
Project: Research
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Do personality traits measured in the lab correlate with corresponding behaviours in the wild? Insights from stream-dwelling Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus)
Ladurée, G., Weir, L. K., Benhaïm, D. & Steingrímsson, S., 1 Jan 2026, In: Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology. 80, 1, 8.Holar University College, Other Icelandic Research Institutions
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Brain-associated alterations of Hippo pathway transcription in early maturing Atlantic salmon
Ahi, E. P., Verta, J. P., Kurko, J., Ruokolainen, A., Singh, P., Debes, P. V., Erkinaro, J. & Primmer, C. R., Dec 2025, In: BMC Ecology and Evolution. 25, 1, p. 53 53.Holar University College, Other Icelandic Research Institutions
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Current status and prospects for efficient aquaculture of the African bonytongue, Heterotis niloticus (Cuvier, 1829): Review
Dagoudo, M., Benhaïm, D. & Montchowui, E., Apr 2025, In: Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 56, 2, e70009.Holar University College, Other Icelandic Research Institutions
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access
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Summary of the project Nordic Biodiversity Framework: Presentation of the draft report and conclusions
Skúlason, S. (Speaker) & Sandberg, O. M. (Speaker)
11 Dec 2024Holar University College, Other Icelandic Research Institutions
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Setting the scene: Status for Convention on Biological Diversity and COP 16 deliberations
Skúlason, S. (Invited speaker) & Sandberg, O. M. (Invited speaker)
10 Dec 2024Holar University College, Other Icelandic Research Institutions
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Nordic Biodiversity Framework
Skúlason, S. (Organiser) & Sandberg, O. M. (Organiser)
10 Dec 2024 → 11 Dec 2024Holar University College, Other Icelandic Research Institutions
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Press/Media
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Fögnum á degi líffræðilegrar fjölbreytni
Sandberg, O. M., Gudmundsdottir, R. & Skúlason, S.
22/05/24
1 Media contribution
Holar University College, Other Icelandic Research Institutions
Press/Media