Marit Stormoen

Marit Stormoen is an Associate Professor in Disease Control Aquaculture at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), affiliated with the Section for Animal Welfare, Epidemiology and Community Medicine. Her research focuses on aquaculture disease control, epidemiology, and fish health management, particularly regarding salmon lice treatments and recirculating aquaculture systems. She has published extensively on topics including parasitology, fish physiology, and aquaculture economics.

Her work integrates experimental studies, epidemiological analysis, and economic modeling to address challenges in salmon farming. Key areas include optimizing delousing methods, managing water quality in recirculating systems, and understanding gill health dynamics. Recent studies highlight the impact of treatments on fish welfare and production economics.

Stormoen’s publications demonstrate a strong focus on practical solutions for aquaculture sustainability. While no awards are explicitly listed, her active research output indicates significant contributions to the field. Her team’s work often involves collaboration with industry partners to bridge academic research and real-world applications.