The untimely death of Norwegian salmon
03 November 2023
The Norwegian aquaculture industry is currently facing major health and welfare challenges. Recently, it was revealed that mass deaths of salmon have occurred on several occasions at facilities belonging to aquaculture giant, Lerøy Seafood Group. In 2022, an estimated 58 million salmon died in Norwegian salmon farms – a number which does not seem to be decreasing this year. Gills and heart disease, as well as parasites are some of the most common causes of death among the fish, with risk of spreading considered extremely high if the fish is not removed from the pens immediately.
 | Melissa Martinsen As one of the world’s largest fish farming companies, Lerøy Seafood Group distributes its products to more than 80 countries worldwide. Although their products are marketed as sustainable, quality seafood, it is evident that this multimillion industry is plagued by problems, especially when it comes to upholding animal welfare. It’s the second salmon farming scandal in Northern Europe in a short time, as in September, thousands of aquaculture salmon escaped from sea pens in Iceland. |
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