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In what Akva claims to be a "world first", the four of Akva's Nautilus units will be installed at Ode's Alida site in Volda municipality during the second and third quarters of 2025.
Ode currently operates six sea sites, runs its own processing facility and sells fresh, farmed cod to customers worldwide, year-round. Cod is a natural deep-water species that thrives below the surface in cold, stable waters. By lowering the pens, Ode expects that it can offer improved environmental conditions, better fish welfare. and consistent growth and quality throughout the year.
“We combine biological insight with new technology to provide cod with the best possible conditions for growth. Submersible pens are a natural next step to enhance fish welfare, sustainability and product quality. If we meet our performance targets this year, we will roll out the solution at additional sites suitable for this technology. This could also reshape which sites and areas are considered optimal for cod farming,” said Ola Kvalheim, CEO at Ode, in a press release.
The submersible pens have been customised for deeper operations than standard solutions and productioin is expected to benefit from the favourable currents at the Alida site.
“This is an exciting step for cod farming, and we’re proud to support Ode with a Nautilus system adapted for deeper waters,” said Torunn Jørstad, sales manager Nordic at Akva group.
She is confident the transition to deep farming will be carried out safely and successfully.
“A gradual approach to increased depth is wise – both for the customer and for us – allowing us to build experience at the right pace,” Jørstad added.
