Turning insights into action: Barriers in Norwegian aquaculture

The aquaculture industry generates vast amounts of scientific, operational, and technological knowledge. Yet across the sector, valuable insights do not always translate into practical change as quickly as expected.

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This report explores the barriers that prevent knowledge from being effectively implemented in Norwegian aquaculture.

Drawing on extensive literature research, in-depth interviews with industry stakeholders, and a broad industry survey, the study identifies the key challenges shaping how knowledge flows through the industry and where it breaks down.

While many discussions focus on technology or regulation, the findings reveal that organizational dynamics often play a critical role. Internal structures, communication flows, decision-making processes, and stakeholder interactions can significantly influence whether new knowledge is adopted, delayed, or lost.

The report also examines how these organizational factors interact with wider challenges, including:

• Technological and operational complexity
• Regulatory frameworks
• Biological and environmental uncertainty
• Economic pressures
• Communication and collaboration across stakeholders

Pre-register the report to discover the key barriers affecting knowledge implementation in Norwegian aquaculture and the insights shaping future work on how the industry can address them.