Ecotone SpectraLice hyperspectral sea-lice detection

Published 22 November 2022; updated 21 September 2026; 2-minute read. Ecotone’s SpectraLice uses hyperspectral imaging to automatically count and classify sea lice on salmon while fish swim, including distinguishing developmental stages. Unlike standard RGB cameras, the sensors record across the visible-light spectrum. The page says this provides objective data for reporting without the manual handling and counting previously required.

The technology is described as helping fish farmers identify lice issues early, build larger data sets and make decisions. Reduced handling is presented as a fish-welfare benefit and as freeing workers for other tasks. The article cites sea lice as costing the industry up to USD 1 billion annually and says demand for automated monitoring spans thousands of fish farms globally.

Ecotone was founded in 2010 based on NTNU research and developed the technology with aquaculture and petroleum companies. The page says Ecotone is the sole supplier and holds patents in 15 countries. Availability: available. Category: aquaculture and fisheries. Linked UN SDGs: 2, 12 and 14. Public contact: Bjørn Fossum, Chairman of the Board & CEO, baf@bafh.no. Company: ECOTONE AS, Havnegata 9, 7010 Trondheim, Norway; ecotone.com. No event listings or participation fees are displayed.

Public phone number revealed by the page control on 8 October 2026: +47 452 02 999.