This document summarizes the work of the Institute of Marine Research in Bergen, Norway. It discusses the institute's role in providing research, advice, and data to support sustainable harvest of fisheries and aquaculture. Specific areas of focus discussed include ensuring safe and healthy seafood through ecosystem monitoring, addressing challenges in salmon farming through new solutions like land-based and closed-containment systems, and exploring new marine aquaculture species. The institute also engages in coastal mapping, monitoring, and modeling to understand impacts on habitats and protect vulnerable species while supporting sustainable aquaculture growth.