Our colleague Gitte Krohn-Pettersen works in operations, but she has a fascinating background in marine biology. And guess what? She knows quite a bit about jellyfish!
«Yes, I’m fascinated by jellyfish, especially those that produce light. Few people know that many jellyfish in our waters can produce light, but I wrote my master’s thesis on bioluminescence,» explains Gitte.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in biomarine innovation and a master’s degree in ocean resources, both from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Ålesund and Trondheim, respectively. Thus, she knows far more than most about marine life and fish welfare. Having been born and raised right by the sea, the ocean has always played a significant role in her life.
«Even though my job today is more about operations, there’s no doubt that our robots have a positive impact on these factors and that this is important for making the industry more sustainable,» she says.
She both hopes and believes that, in time, even more of her expertise can be used to gather more data about the conditions in the cages.
«Once the robots are there, they can be used for more than just cleaning, so it’s an exciting thought what we can achieve in the future.»
“Having a marine biologist like Gitte on our team is incredibly exciting,” says Svein Erik Gregersen, CEO of Remora Robotics. “Her expertise opens up numerous possibilities for us moving forward, enriching our understanding of marine environments and enhancing the sustainability of our operations.”
But back to the jellyfish, are there really jellyfish that produce light in our waters?
«Yes, and more than we think. Some are very small and hard to see. The water needs to be still and dark for you to see it properly. But they exist everywhere!»
Gitte, operations
