Research for the responsible and value‑creating use of ocean resources.

We are headquartered in Ålesund, with additional offices in Molde and Kristiansund. Our work is diverse, dynamic and driven by industry needs. Organised into two research groups, Seafood Processing and Sustainable Ocean and Coast, we combine expertise across disciplines to deliver solutions that strengthen quality, sustainability and value creation in the marine and coastal industries.

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Our research groups:

Sustainable Ocean and Coast

Møreforsking operates in a region rich in marine resources, and our research is closely connected to the ecosystems of the ocean and coastal zone.

Seafood Processing

To remain competitive in the global seafood market, consistently high quality is essential for the Norwegian marine industry.

Social responsibility

Møreforsking provides independent, high‑quality research that creates value for businesses, public authorities and society. Our operations are driven by a clear societal mandate: to generate and communicate knowledge that improves decision‑making, promotes sustainability and enables long‑term value creation.

Social responsibility is an integral part of Møreforsking's activities. We take responsibility for how our research impacts people, the environment and society, and we actively work to ensure transparency, ethical conduct and independence in all our projects. Through close collaboration with industry, public authorities, and the wider knowledge community, we contribute to solutions that balance value creation with respect for the environment, resources and society's long-term needs. Our social responsibility is also about making knowledge accessible and relevant so that it can support informed decision-making and benefit society as a whole.

Management and Board of Directors:

Tormod Thomsen
Chair of the Board
Roger Lian
Vice Chair
Bjørn Tore Nystrand
Board member
Marianne Doré Hansen
Board member
Anne Marie Fiksdal
Board member
Trude Steinbru Heggstad
Board member
Kristin Siv Alnes
Board member
Øystein Klakegg
Board member
Agnes Christine Gundersen
CEO
Linn Kristin Akslen-Hoel
Research Director
Johannes Mork
Financial Controller

Our services:

Proposal development and project management

Do you have a project idea that requires professional support, capacity or funding? We contribute with expertise and experience in the development and implementation of projects for both business and the public sector.

Laboratory and analytical services

Our laboratories are a key resource for both research and collaboration with the industry. They provide the setting for analyses, experiments and development work that form the basis for new knowledge, testing and verification, always carried out in close cooperation with industry partners.

Do you have questions about our research or want to collaborate?

Do you want to collaborate with Møreforsking, or do you have questions about our publications or projects? Feel free to contact us, we are happy to help you find the solution that best meets your needs. Our researchers offer broad expertise and extensive experience across a wide range of marine disciplines.