At AquaNor 2025: Bioled to present key study on early maturation in Atlantic salmon in RAS systems

Bioled Photoperiod, a company specialized in photoperiod technologies for salmon aquaculture, will present at AquaNor 2025 the progress of a scientific study being conducted in collaboration with the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) at the University of Maryland, United States. The study explores the impact of different light irradiance levels on the growth and early maturation of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) in full-cycle recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).

  - We are very pleased and proud to be working with IMET on this study, which is aimed at validating and scaling our products internationally, said Ximena Navarro, Bioled’s Director of R&D&I.  

- So far, we have observed that medium and low irradiance levels are associated with a lower percentage of gonadal development, but we need to wait for the final results to confirm these observations and define the next steps, she added.

 This project is part of Bioled’s ongoing efforts to strengthen precision aquaculture through evidence-based solutions. The company, which currently operates in around 15 countries — including Canada, the United States, Japan, and Chile, among others — aims to offer technologies tailored to the specific challenges of both land-based and sea-based farming.

In this context, the company will also showcase its Bioled Automation System (BAS) at AquaNor. This platform, composed of proprietary sensors and software, allows for real-time, automated control of photoperiod lighting in aquaculture facilities. - With BAS, we are taking a decisive step toward precision aquaculture. It's not just about lighting; it's about making informed decisions that support fish welfare and enable more efficient and sustainable production, said Cristina Navarro, CEO of Bioled.

Attendees of AquaNor 2025, to be held August 19–21 in Trondheim, Norway, will be able to learn more about these developments and speak directly with the Bioled team at booth A148.

More information at: www.bioled.us