The Aquaculture Podcast Show - Kelp Farms And Marine Habitats Explained | Ep. 69

In this episode of The Aquaculture Podcast Show, we launch a special series exploring aquaculture research and innovation from Norway, sharing practical insights from one of the world's leading seafood-producing nations.

To begin the series, we examine whether suspended kelp farms function as artificial marine habitats or remain largely separated from surrounding food webs. Environmental DNA and traditional sampling reveal how production practices influence biodiversity, biofouling, crop quality, and cleaner fish opportunities. Follow our special Norway series for more research and industry insights, and listen now on all major platforms.

Inspired by the 2025 article titled "Combining environmental DNA and traditional sampling to assess the role of kelp aquaculture as an artificial habitat in Norway" by Andrews, Adam Jon et al.

Click here to read the full research article!

What you'll learn:  

• Kelp habitat function
• Environmental DNA sampling
• Harvest timing impacts
• Biofouling prevention
• Lumpfish integration

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