Institute of Marine Research (IMR), Norway
Thomas Fraser is an accomplished researcher in fish biology with extensive experience in academia and industry. Currently serving as a researcher at the Institute of Marine Research in Norway since March 2017, Thomas leads projects aimed at enhancing sustainability in aquaculture. Previous roles include postdoctoral research positions focused on fish biology and environmental toxicology, as well as adjunct faculty responsibilities at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. Thomas has demonstrated expertise in managing teams, acquiring research funding, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. With a PhD in Fish Biology from the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science and a robust background in research methodologies, Thomas has contributed significantly to the understanding of aquatic animal health and the effects of environmental factors on fish populations.
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Institute of Marine Research (IMR), Norway
The Institute of Marine Research (IMR) is one of the biggest research institute of its kind in Europe, with over 1,000 employees. Our main activities are research, advisory work and monitoring. In January 2018, the IMR was merged with NIFES – The National Institute of Nutrition and Seafood Research. The new institute will be a leading supplier of knowledge relating to the sustainable management of the resources in our marine ecosystems and the whole food chain from the sea to the table. The IMR has its head office in Bergen, but it also has an office in Tromsø and research stations in Matre, Austevoll and Flødevigen. In addition, the Research Vessel Department has ownership responsibility for the research vessels, which are its most important tools for collecting marine data. The IMR also has several laboratories that analyse the samples taken by its monitoring and research programmes. Through its research and advice, the IMR seeks to help society to continue exploiting the valuable assets in the sea sustainably. We are a neutral knowledge provider, and we publicise our research results both in Norway and internationally. The IMR is an agency of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, which also provides around half of our funding. The rest of our funding comes from external research grants.