Norway's salmon farming faces criticism for environmental impact on fjords, causing wild salmon population decline.

Norway, the largest exporter of farmed salmon, faces criticism for its salmon farming practices, particularly their environmental impact on fjords. Tour guide Jørgen Wengaard highlights optimal farming conditions, but experts like Simen Saetre note that wild salmon populations have halved in the past two decades due to interbreeding with escaped farmed salmon and sea lice infestations.

October 13, 2024
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