Norway and Ireland to strengthen aquaculture research co-operation

Norway's Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, Helga Pedersen, has called for further co-operation with Ireland on aquaculture education and research.
Speaking at the joint Irish Norwegian Veterinary Conference in Dublin, Ms Pedersen said Ireland and Norway face many of the same challenges in aquaculture today.

“The ‘pancreas disease’, that has caused serious problems to Irish aquaculture, is now expanding in Norway,” she said. “In short, there are both opportunities and challenges to aquaculture that are common to both our nations. And I believe it is vital for aquaculture nations to communicate and learn from each other.”
An exchange programme for students has already been established between the University College in Dublin and the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science.
Ms Pedersen said the aim now is to strengthen this cooperation by founding an Irish Norwegian Chair in Fish health. The intention is to establish a Chair that can contribute to the exchange of scientific personnel and knowledge between Ireland and Norway.

Source: fishupdate.com