Salmon

Iceland salmon farming on cusp of 'historic shift'

Salmon farming and aquaculture in Iceland is at a "crossroads," minister tells delegates at the Aquaculture & Ocean Forum.

Construction taking place at First Water, which could become Iceland’s largest land-based salmon project if owners reach their target.
Construction taking place at First Water, which could become Iceland’s largest land-based salmon project if owners reach their target.Photo: Drew Cherry/IntraFish
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Published 26 May 2025, 17:35Updated 27 May 2025, 00:21
Farmed salmonIceland Hanna Katrin Fridriksson