1. www.bioforsk.no Norwegian Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Research Margarita Novoa-Garrido 1, C. Rebours 1, I. Øvsthus 1, M. Meland 1, C. Uhlig 2 & Å. Karlsen 1. Norwegian Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Research, Arctic Agriculture and Land Use Division, 1 8049 Bodø, 2 9269 Tromsø, Norway. margarita.novoa-garrido@bioforsk.no BIOFORSK NORD BODØ: THE NORTHERN ALGAE COMMITMENT!!! Natural sources of antioxidants, a necessity for animal health and welfare and product quality in organic livestock production. Study of the utilization of seaweed as a natural source for vitamin E and other healthy components on ewes and their offspring, and the effects on the intestinal microbiota and immune system. Funding: Norwegian Research Council Collaboration: Bioforsk, Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, University of Aarhus (Denmark) Contact: M. Novoa-Garrido Ewes eating seaweed meal pellets. Photo: Bioforsk Nord Tjøtta Screening of North Norwegian macro algae species for antibacterial activity on intestinal bacteria flora in ruminants. Pilot study to identify macro algae species from Northern Norway that produce secondary metabolites with microbial activity to identify new molecules that can have positive health effects in livestock, with special focus on ruminants. Funding: MABIT-programme Collaboration: Marbank, Marbio Contact: M. Novoa-Garrido Agar plates with bacterial growth from faeces of animals consuming seaweeds. Photo: M. Novoa-Garrido Pool ecology Optimization of phytoplankton production system and introduction of novel phytoplankton species for cod farming. Funding: MABIT-programme, Lofilab AS Collaboration: University of Caen Basse-Normandie (France) Contact: C. Rebours View of the marine pool. Photo: Lofitech AS Environment friendly fish farming and use of cleaner fish Research on antibacterial activity of microalgae used as green water for the development of rearing of ballan wrasse for control of sea lice in organic fish farming. www.eco- fish.org Funding: Northern Periphery EU- Programme, Nordland County Collaboration: University of Nordland, Viking Fish Farm Ltd (UK), Marine Ryan Institute (Ireland), Daithi O’Murchu Marine Research Station (Ireland) Contact: C. Rebours Microalgae cultures. Photo: C. Rebours Fertilizer value of organic materials to ecologically grown vegetables. A study to find about how organic fertilizer as shrimp shell and seaweed meals influence yield and quality of organic vegetables. Funding: Norwegian Research Council, Fylkesmannen in Nordland and Troms, Bioforsk Collaboration: Newcastle University, Nofima, Bioforsk, Oikos Contact: I. Øvsthus Energy and nutrient optimization. Author: C. Uhlig Energy and nutriment optimization due to integration of aqua- and agriculture on a regional scale in Northern Norway. Recent tasks: cultivation of macroalgae in association with salmon farming and land-based industrial development. Funding: Nordland County Collaboration: various industry partners Contacts: Å. Karlsen and C. Uhlig Field experiment at Vågønes Photo: Ingunn Øvsthus