Level BroNZE · SmartAkva

RAS Fundamentals —
Fish Biology, Water Quality & Microbiology 

RAS Fundamentals. A practical introduction to land-based aquaculture. This course covers the core principles of system design, fish physiology, and water chemistry. When you're done with this course, you can explain fundamental RAS principles, interpret water quality measurements, and recognise early signs of deviations in the system.

When you're done, you can 

Understand fundamentals of
the system, water quality and the microbial biology behind RAS operations.

  • 5 learners

    Enrolled
  • 45 minutes

    Video duration
  • 2.5 hours

    Total course duration
  • 6 Ebooks

    Included
    Level BRONZE · SmartAkva

    RAS Fundamentals — Fish Biology, Water Quality & Microbiology

    What will you learn? RAS Fundamentals is a six-chapter course covering the fundamentals of recirculating aquaculture systems: how the loops work, fish physiology and welfare signals, water quality parameters, the microbiology behind your biofilter, RAS technology components, and daily monitoring practice.

    Each chapter contains a narrative animation, an ebook, a downloadable PDF summary, and short reflection questions. No lectures. No 90-minute webinars. Just 20 minutes focused learning.

    Who it's for. System operators, process engineers, students entering aquaculture, and anyone who wants to understand why the numbers on your panel mean what they mean.

    What's available now. Chapter 1 and 2 are free. The remaining five chapters release every two weeks,
    starting 14 September. When you enrol later, you get access to all published chapters immediately.

    Pricing.
    Chapter 1: Free. All 7 chapters: 999,- NOK.

    What's next. This is Level Bronze of a three-level programme: Level Silver – Troubleshooting (Q4 2026) and Level Gold  – Intervention (Q1 2027). Join the waitlist for early access to Level Silver.
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    About

    Ingrid Henry holds a PhD in Biotechnology from NTNU, specialising in water treatment and process optimisation. She brings broad scientific and industrial experience from both research and operations, with a focus on biological nitrogen removal, water quality, and systems analysis in RAS facilities. Ingrid has also developed and taught a range of specialised water treatment courses for international organisations, and has authored several major publications in the field. She is responsible for course development and training, course portfolio management, course delivery, e-learning, and specialist advisory services in microbiology.

    Svein Martinsen
      holds a Master's degree in Biology/Aquaculture, with additional specialization in Technology Management from NTNU. Svein has more than 20 years of experience as a technical manager in the aquaculture industry and as a researcher specializing in land-based aquaculture and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) technology. He has served as both Operations Manager and Managing Director for companies engaged in land-based fish farming. His responsibilities include feasibility studies, aquaculture license applications, environmental reporting, technology development, and the development of new innovations.
    Patrick Jones - Course author
    Patrick Jones - Course author
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