New Fjell Tech Agenda: Sand-like particles from landbased salmon farming

Sand in salmon sludge? Think again.

We’re excited to announce the release of our latest Fjell Tech Agenda paper: “Sand-like particles in sludge from land-based salmon farming – origin, significance and implications?” written by Senior Researcher Antony Jesu Prabhu Philip, PhD at Nofima. 

What looks like sand in salmon sludge isn't sand at all. 

Sand-like particles are increasingly observed in sludge from land-based salmon farming causing operational challenges and equipment wear. This paper reveals that these particles are not contaminants, but a natural by-product of the salmon's own desalination process.