Land-based salmon farmer Atlantic Sapphire takes $30 million hit on delays, costs

Challenges related to the coronavirus have delayed construction and boosted the cost of the work. The company is now considering whether to raise fresh money.

Johan Andreassen is the founder, main owner and manager of Atlantic Sapphire, which is building the world's largest land-based salmon farm on the southern tip of Florida. — Johan Andreassen is the founder, main owner and manager of Atlantic Sapphire, which is building the world's largest land-based salmon farm on the southern tip of Florida.Foto: Rune Ytreberg

Anders Furuset

Published 1 September 2020, 11:09Updated 1 September 2020, 12:09

Atlantic Sapphire Johan Andreassen Land-based salmon Karl Oystein Oyehaug