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This article describes the status of the Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus L.) aquaculture industry in Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The purpose of the work was to give an update on the status of Arctic charr farming in these countries based on information obtained from the industry itself. The data were collected using questionnaires designed for the purpose with key personnel in each country interviewing the farmers or farm managers. The questions were divided on topics focusing on different sides of the production, including farm characteristics, biological challenges and markets. The aim was to identify strengths and weaknesses in the production related to country and production technologies. The information may prove useful for decisions and prioritising future research and development work on removing bottlenecks and improving sustainable production of Arctic charr.
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Sæther, B.S., Siikavuopio, S.I., Thorarensen, H. et al. Status of arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) farming in Norway, Sweden and Iceland. J. Ichthyol. 53, 833–839 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1134/S0032945213100081
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