Atlantic salmon is an anadromous fish. This means that Atlantic salmon can exist both in fresh- and saltwater. The wild Atlantic salmon is young he wanders from the river in to the sea to chase sufficient nutrition. When adult the returns to the river for the spawning season. Farmed Atlantic salmon starts their lives in freshwater tubs mainly on land. When they reach the sufficient size they ar... Read more
Mussel farming is a steadily growing industry in Europe, as well as in Norway, and represents the most advanced sector of shellfish cultivation. Mussels are grown on horizontal systems of ropes suspended in the water by buoys. Read more
Many interesting attempts are made in other areas of aquaculture. Even though salmon and trout will continue to be the main engines of Norwegian fish farming for many years, the area of aquaculture is developing. Read more
Cod is the most important saltwater fish in the Norwegian fisheries. It is easy to recognize with its beard under the chin. Cod is a common species in the North Atlantic and exists in various stocks from the seashore and down to the depth of more than 600 meters . Read more