Meet Harry Båtvik, a seasoned aquaculture expert from Norway, who has taken his skills on an epic 8,000 km journey to Hainan province in the Chinese mainland. 🐟🌴 Recently, he arrived on the island and found himself captivated by its warm waters and vibrant marine life.
Back home, Harry honed his craft in chilly fjords and state-of-the-art hatcheries. This year, he decided to embrace a new challenge: breeding tropical fish in an environment completely different from Norway's cool seas.
Stepping onto Hainan's shores felt like entering a real-life Avatar world—lush landscapes, colorful reefs, and an energy that buzzes with possibility. But with great beauty comes fresh obstacles: tropical diseases, fluctuating water temperatures, and the need for sustainable feed ingredients. 🌊
Undeterred, Harry set up pilot farms along the coast, testing local algae-based feeds and collaborating with residents of Hainan to share best practices. His goal? To build a model of tropical aquaculture that's both eco-friendly and commercially viable.
For students, entrepreneurs, and explorers, Harry's journey is a reminder that following your passion can take you around the world—and to new frontiers in science and sustainability. As Hainan embraces green growth, this Norwegian expert is growing right alongside the island.
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