Bio Marine
Bio Marine – The fish welfare expert
For 20 years, Bio Marine has developed innovative systems for optimal cage conditions using their unique mix of technical and biological experience. Specializing in oxygen supply, water circulation, environmental monitoring, and lighting, Bio Marine develops products and systems that ensure optimal conditions and safety for farmed fish. Bio Marine delivers solutions tailored for both open-, semi-closed- and closed aquaculture systems across different species, demonstrating a deep commitment to fish welfare and sustainable aquaculture practices.
Year of initial investment:
2022
Employees:
41
Ownership:
64.1 %
Headquarters:
Surnadal
Website:
Impact
Bio Marine’s aims to create ideal aquaculture conditions aiming to improve animal welfare, accelerate growth and reduce mortality.
Why Bio Marine?
A good a stable water environment is key to reduce mortality and optimize growth conditions
Bio Marine holds market leading positions in oxygen distribution and circulation systems, water circulation and light management systems
Substantial growth opportunities from more closed aquaculture systems and other species than salmon
Bluefront team
Board of Directors:
- Jon Gausen (Chairperson)
- Simen Landmark
- Sondre Storli
CEO:
Martin Gausen
Related
Bio Marine has entered into a distribution agreement with W&J Knox for its lice skirts and treatment tarpaulins in the Scottish and Irish aquaculture markets. The partnership strengthens Bio Marine’s local presence and customer support, while its lice skirts help reduce salmon’s exposure to sea lice larvae and contribute to improved fish welfare.
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Our portfolio company Bio Marine has been selected to supply the oxygenation solution for Thor Salmon's new land-based farming facility in Þorlákshöfn, Iceland — a project targeting around 20,000 tonnes of annual salmon production when fully built out. The delivery is carried out together with Maris and marks another step in Bio Marine's push into land-based aquaculture across the Nordics.
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Our portfolio company Bio Marine is advising customers to prepare for warmer sea temperatures, which reduce dissolved oxygen at the time of year when the fish need it most. Its Turbolift draws water from 25 metres depth, delivering lice-free water, lower temperature and higher oxygen levels at once.
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Our portfolio company Bio Marine has acquired a majority stake in Meta Greentech, a supplier of sensors and water quality monitoring for wellboats and land-based aquaculture. The acquisition strengthens Bio Marine's position as fish farming becomes increasingly data-driven, combining its established oxygenation and water quality control solutions with dedicated sensor technology.
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Bio Marine experienced high visitor traffic during Aqua Nor and heightened interest in its land-based aquaculture technologies. The company also highlighted two new innovations: a flicker-free, dimmable underwater light tailored for land-based operations, and a new “manetskjørt” (jellyfish skirt) to shield against bloom events.
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We are excited to be back at Aqua Nor alongside our portfolio companies, showcasing their innovative solutions for a more sustainable aquaculture industry.
We look forward to seeing you all in Trondheim!
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A study found that controlled oxygen levels help maintain fish welfare and reduce stress, potentially leading to better growth and health outcomes. These findings support the use of oxygenation as a tool for improving conditions in aquaculture while using lice skirts to combat sea lice.
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Bio Marine is experiencing a historic order backlog and strong demand for its lice skirts, leading to the introduction of two production shifts to meet market needs. This surge highlights BioMarine’s strengthening position in the industry as fish farmers prioritize sustainable farming solutions.
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The duo is set to maximize their synergies as Bio Marine launches an exciting new production venture in Lithuania, where Nofir already is already situated. Through recycling and reuse, Bio Marine's skirts aim to be one of the most sustainable options for the industry.
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Bluefront, alongside our portfolio companies Bio Marine, Redox, Akvasafe, and Spillfree, was present at the second HavExpo in Bergen. It was inspiring to see the innovations and new solutions for the seafood industry showcased at the expo and we already look forward to 2026.
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Bio Marine has launched their new production of skirts against sea lice, jelly fish and other predators to strengthen their focus on fish welfare! Using skirts in aquaculture significantly reduces sea lice infestations by acting as a barrier that prevents lice from accessing fish in cages.
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Eyvi has chosen the emergency system from Bio Marine for Hima Seafood Rjukan.
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Delaying sexual maturation in farmed cod improves fish welfare, quality and economic outcomes.
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Bio Marine enters into partnership with Ice Fish Farm for the delivery of Turbolift, a solution that improves oxygen levels by lifting water from the depths. To ensure that the fish has ample oxygen at all times, environmental measurements are used inside the pens.
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Evidence suggests that horizontal light for the fish increases the effect of preventing sexual maturation compared to vertical lighting from above.
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Statt Torsk and Bio Marine have signed a six-year agreement for the rental of underwater lights for cod farming. The primary objective is to ensure control of sexual maturation.
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On behalf of the cod farming company Ode, Møreforskning conducted a project to investigate and document the effect of light regimes on farmed cod using Bio Marine's light management system.
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Bluefront acquires 59 % of the shares in Bio Marine AS, a specialist on oxygen- and light management systems, and appoints Alf-Helge Aarskog as the new chairman of the board.
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