Dr. Lars Ebbesson is Chief Scientist & Senior Aquaculture Advisor at the Norwegian Research Centre (NORCE), where he spearheads interdisciplinary research and innovation in digital fish and aquaculture. He is also Program Director of Sustainable Ocean Harvesting Aquaculture & Fisheries at the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) Oceanopolis and a Board Member of the Aquaculture Innovation Alliance (AIA).
With over 30 years of experience in fish biology, Dr. Ebbesson's research integrates neuroscience, endocrinology, physiology, and behavior to understand how environmental conditions influence fish development, smoltification, stress response, welfare, and behavior. His recent focus is in advancing digitalization in aquaculture, leveraging AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring systems, and cross-sector collaboration to create sustainable solutions. At NORCE, he led efforts in Digital Fish & Aquaculture, a strategic initiative supporting the aquaculture industry’s digital transformation through real-time biological and environmental monitoring. His work enables more sustainable and precise aquaculture operations by integrating biological insights with AI-driven technologies.
Research Interests:
- Digitalization of fish biology & real-time monitoring
- Sustainable aquaculture & welfare assessment
- Neuroscience, endocrinology, & physiology in fish
- Fish behavior, smoltification, & environmental adaptation
- AI-powered analytics & predictive modeling in aquaculture
Through interdisciplinary research and industry collaboration, Dr. Ebbesson is committed to accelerating the green transition in aquaculture, ensuring lasting value creation, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation.
