Formålet til oppgaven er å bidra til økt forståelse for miljømerking og sertifisering som styringsform til ressursforvaltning, til tross for at det finnes reguleringer i fiske fra myndighetenes side. Den har også til hensikt å gi økt innsikt på betydningen dette har for norsk fiskerinæring. På bakgrunn av dette ble problemstillingen «Hva slags styringsformer er miljømerker og sertifisering, og hvilken ...

Norsk havbruksnæring har siden starten på 1970-tallet hatt en kontinuerlig vekst og utvikling. Norsk atlantisk laks har en stor etterspørsel i det globale markedet. I dag er næringen Norges nest største eksportnæring. Det aller meste som havbruksnæringen produserer blir eksportert ut av landet. Bransjen er derfor avhengig av sine utenlandske kunder. Det store spørsmålet er hvordan havbruksnæringen ...

Cold-adapted enzymes are of biotechnological value due to their high catalytic powers at low to moderate temperatures and their high thermolability at elevated temperatures. Marine fungi are an understudied group of organisms, which makes them interesting as enzyme producers because of their adaptions to marine habitats. In this thesis study, a bioprospecting pipeline was constructed, and different ...

Despite its long history of exploitation, there is limited information about the spurdog. Therefore, it is important to identify which general and genetic information is available for the species and what is missing to resolve stock structure and advice future management schemes. The goal of this study was to identify the knowledge gaps, in terms of genetic population structure and diversity, which ...

Aquaculture productions are increasing worldwide and producers are concerned about the welfare of farmed fish. The importance of good welfare cannot be overemphasized throughout the production cycle as each stage has risks and as such must be closely monitored. In this study, a literature review of animal and fish welfare and behaviour was done with special emphasis on the behaviour of Atlantic ...

Microplastic pollution is a big and rapidly increasing environmental problem in the world. Although the direct effects of microplastic pollution are well-studied the indirect effects are hardly investigated, especially in the context of spreading antibiotic resistance genes. Antibiotic resistance is a natural phenomenon, but the misuse and overuse of antibiotics has led to a rapid development and ...

Koronapandemien førte til at flere konsumenter ble tvunget til å handle klær på nett, når fysiske butikker ble nedstengt. Dette har skapt en permanent effekt hvor man er blitt mer komfortable til å handle klær på nett, selv etter gjenåpning av fysiske butikker. I vår modell har ønsket vi å se på sensorisk stimulering, bekvemmelighet, kostnader og oppfattet risiko, og i hvor stor grad disse påvirker ...

In this research, we have, through the case study method, looked at differences in social mechanisms, including relationships, networks, trust, commitment, learning, and knowledge, in addition to firm performance. The differences are looked up against the direct export strategies our case firm Drytech uses, distributor, and direct to-retailer. Further, we have examined the advantages and ...

This study aims to investigate the impact of country of ownership on Norwegian consumers' brand attitudes, perceived quality, brand value, and loyalty. As companies increasingly internationalize, it becomes crucial to examine how this may influence brand equity and identify strategies to mitigate any potential negative effects. This knowledge would be beneficial for both national and international ...

1. Given the current rates of climate change, with associated shifts in herbivore population densities, understanding the role of different herbivores in ecosystem functioning is critical for predicting ecosystem responses. Here, we examined how migratory geese and resident, non-migratory reindeer—two dominating yet functionally contrasting herbivores—control vegetation and ecosystem processes in ...