Aquaculture

'Extremely challenging': Norway's offshore aquaculture advancement sees mixed reactions

Norway’s government has greenlit three candidate areas for offshore aquaculture development, a move praised as a milestone for the global industry—though executives caution that harsh seas, high costs and regulatory uncertainty could make the path ahead anything but smooth.

Advocates for offshore aquaculture say such environments offer vast, untapped space, strong water exchange, and reduced pressure on coastal ecosystems.
Advocates for offshore aquaculture say such environments offer vast, untapped space, strong water exchange, and reduced pressure on coastal ecosystems.Photo: Klaus Hatlebrekke / NRS
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Published 22 September 2025, 05:22Updated 22 September 2025, 05:22
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