NoWPaS Background

NoWPaS is an international network open for membership to early stage researchers working on wild salmonids. It was initiated in Norway in 2005 with the support of the Norwegian Research Counsel, in order to enhance dissemination of knowledge regarding the ecologically and socially important fish species Salmo salar L. and Salmo trutta L..

The primary aims of NoWPaS are:
- To build and maintain an international network of early career salmonid researches.
- To help promote collaboration and to exchange knowledge within the group.
- To increase the current research and knowledge on anadromous salmonids through collaboration and exposure to experienced senior researchers.

NoWPaS has succeeded in organizing annual workshops since its inception in Norway in 2005. Over 220 early-stage researchers have so far given oral presentations over the previous seven years, combined with extended lectures by a total of 31 invited speakers.
During the last few decades, research on Salmo salar L. and Salmo trutta L. has increased and will most likely intensify in the future. Research conducted by PhD and post-doctoral researchers will play an important and central role in the advancement of our knowledge of these ecologically and socially important species. Therefore, NoWPaS welcomes new members each year.

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