A single graph can reveal far more than mortality alone. By examining lesion severity across tissues and Tenacibaculums species, this article shows how disease expression varies by pathogen and tissue, and why severity distribution matters. It’s a clear example of how applied research and diagnostics turn complex data into actionable insight for better health and treatment decisions.

Salmon farming on Canada’s West Coast sits at a critical crossroads. Polarized debates and rigid timelines risk oversimplifying an issue that touches ecosystems, Indigenous governance, coastal economies, and food security. Grounded in the findings of the Cohen Commission, this article explores why science, collaboration, and evidence-based policy must guide the path forward, not absolutes.

Great research doesn’t just happen in the lab, it lives in the details written down along the way. From reproducibility and transparency to compliance and continuity, documentation is what turns observations into defensible, trustworthy results. Learn why “no doc, didn’t happen” isn’t just a saying, but a foundation for credible research and successful client outcomes.

When fish health declines, speed matters, but so does precision. Acting without evidence can drive unnecessary treatments, added costs, and avoidable stress on stocks. Diagnostics replace assumptions with data, helping farms identify real risks early, intervene more precisely, and avoid doing more than what’s needed. Learn how integrating diagnostics into routine health monitoring supports smarter, more sustainable decision-making on farm.

Sea lice are often discussed as a single global challenge, but biology, environment, and production systems vary widely by region. Differences in species, life cycles, and treatment response mean data generated in one geography doesn’t always translate elsewhere.

We explore why region-specific research is essential for developing reliable, scalable solutions and how local validation builds confidence with producers and regulators alike. We also share how expanding our sea lice capabilities supports a global industry facing local challenges.

Innovation may start on the bench, but commercialization depends on data that regulators can trust. From trial design and statistical validity to data integrity and objective execution, regulatory reviewers expect CRO-generated studies to meet a high and consistent standard.

We outline the key elements regulators look for and share practical insights drawn from supporting submissions across species, systems, and study phases. If you’re planning studies to support regulatory approval or commercial claims, aligning early can help avoid delays and keep your product on track to market.

Common mistakes in aquaculture trials can lead to unusable data and costly delays. Learn how to avoid them with better design, rigor, and planning.

Innovation thrives when research and funding align. The Chilean Economic Development Agency (CORFO) offers a range of grants designed to accelerate technology validation, product development, and R&D collaboration—making it a powerful resource for aquaculture health innovators.

At Onda, we help clients turn these opportunities into actionable research. From aligning study design with grant requirements to generating data that supports both funding and regulatory success, our team ensures your project meets the scientific and strategic criteria needed to advance.

At Onda, every upgrade we make serves one purpose—to deliver more reliable, data-rich research for our clients. Our new Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) and respirometer at the Victoria facility mark a significant step in advancing aquaculture research and sustainability.

The RAS enables precisely controlled, biosecure studies that simulate production conditions, while the respirometer offers real-time insight into fish metabolism, health, and performance. Together, they strengthen our ability to help clients validate their innovations with clarity and confidence.

In aquaculture innovation, data quality determines confidence. Onda’s cohabitation models replicate the natural infection process, producing results that reflect how diseases truly behave on the farm, not just in a lab. By studying transmission between Trojans and Cohabitants under realistic conditions, we generate insights that help clients predict field performance, refine dosing, and strengthen regulatory submissions.

Because our studies capture natural variability and environmental influences, they deliver the most meaningful measure of efficacy—how your product performs in the real world.

Innovation in aquatic health is vital, but it’s also risky. Every new vaccine or therapeutic represents years of research and significant financial investment, yet not every product performs as expected once it leaves the lab. That’s where Onda’s preclinical models make the difference.

By replicating real-world production conditions under controlled settings, Onda helps clients identify the most promising candidates before reaching costly regulatory or market stages. Our studies deliver the clarity needed to make confident, data-driven decisions reducing uncertainty, managing risk, and accelerating time to market.

Even in aquaculture, October isn’t just for pumpkin spice—it’s for facing the ghosts that haunt your innovation plans. One of the scariest? Funding delays.

Luckily, the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has the tools to summon support and banish those financial phantoms. From collaborative project grants to targeted challenge funds and third-party guidance, SAIC helps innovators turn funding fears into real-world progress.

Whether you’re an industry partner, academic ally, or ambitious start-up, the path to funding doesn’t have to feel like a haunted maze—SAIC can light the way.

When most people think of Onda, they think salmon—and fair enough, we’ve built a reputation as leaders in salmon research. But that’s only part of the story.

From sturgeon to barramundi, lobster to oysters, tilapia to trout (and even shrimp!), Onda’s team has gone the distance—literally—to bring a world of aquaculture species into our facility. Whether it’s cross-country flights with eggs in tow or long backroad drives for live fish, our Operations Team goes the extra mile to make the right models available for our clients.

Because aquaculture isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is research.

What’s invisible, unpredictable, and capable of derailing even the best product launch? If you said regulatory delays—you’re right. For aquaculture innovators, these hidden haunts can stretch timelines, drain budgets, and spook even the most seasoned teams.

But here’s the good news: you don’t have to face them alone. Onda’s regulatory-ready study design and deep industry experience help turn those ghostly delays into clear, manageable milestones—so your product can reach market faster, safer, and with confidence.

From horror movie to hatchery—there’s a real “Thing” creeping through aquaculture systems, and it’s not fiction. Tenacibaculum, a bacterial menace, spreads silently and strikes hard, causing devastating losses for producers around the world. But this Halloween, there’s good news: science is fighting back.

Onda’s expanded Tenacibaculum platform—now including T. maritimum, T. dicentrarchi, and T. finnmarkense—gives innovators the tools to test vaccines, feeds, and treatments before they hit the water.

Over 25,000 visitors from around the world—and three determined Onda team members—made their way to Trondheim for the world’s largest aquaculture technology exhibition. From a royal opening and groundbreaking innovations to multi-million-dollar project announcements, Aqua Nor 2025 was a milestone event for the industry.

The shrimp sector is under pressure to cut its carbon footprint—but also stands at the forefront of opportunity. The new “Carbon Footprint of Farmed Shrimp: An Industry Guide”, released by the Global Shrimp Forum Foundation, gives producers, feed suppliers, retailers, and investors the clarity they need to take action with confidence. From debunking myths around mangroves to spotlighting emission hotspots like feed and energy use, this guide shows where the real opportunities lie—and why climate-smart practices aren’t just good for the planet, but for business too.

Innovation is everywhere in our industry—but turning breakthroughs into market-ready solutions often comes down to one thing: funding. The good news? Support is available. If you’re a Canadian SME working on clean technologies or aquaculture innovations, the NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) could be the key to unlocking your next big step.

Think quality is just about compliance or the QA department? Think again. Bust common myths about quality systems and discover why true quality requires a company-wide culture of continuous improvement.

Aquaculture isn’t just about fish—it’s about feeding the future, fueling economies, and fighting climate change. The World Bank’s latest blockbuster report reveals that farmed seafood is set to outpace every other protein on the planet, with the potential to create over 22 million jobs and unlock a trillion-dollar wave of investment. From algae feed to AI-powered farms, the water is rising—and so are the opportunities. Here’s what you need to know to ride the tide.