The Deep Ocean Catch project consists of three sub-projects. They are:
Deep Ocean Ranching
Ranching of cod and salmon in a underwater ranch and the use of artificial bioluminescence (light produced by an organism using a chemical reaction) to attract fed to the cage.
Deep Ocean Harvest
The goal of the Deep Ocean Harvest project is to harvest zooplankton, like krill, with minimal vessel usage.
Deep Ocean Catch
Optimizing the use of artificial bioluminescent to attract wild groundfish, like cod, into a cage system for harvesting.
Partners
Elska Seafood AS is the main developer of the ranching gear being tested in Iceland and have plans for ranching operations in Norway. Elska will handle the production of the trap system and electronics needed, such as the artificial bioluminesenct electronics and monitoring systems for the cages.
Ocean EcoFarm ehf is operating a deep ocean ranch in Iceland. OEF will test the trap systems in Steingrimsfjörður, Iceland.
Royal Greenland AS, a Greenlandic partner in this project, has successfully used traps to catch cod without artificial lights. They will consult on activities related to catching cod using trap systems.
Ocean EcoFarm is leadpartner.