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SalMar Aker Ocean accelerates offshore salmon farm plans: 'We stand on the shoulders of 50 years of oil and gas operations'

A joint venture between two giants of the aquaculture industry is accelerating its plans to build offshore aquaculture.

"Salmon is healthy food, but its production can be made more and more sustainable. To do this, authorities must make demands. And the industry must make increased demands on itself," said SalMar Aker Ocean Chairman Atle Eide.
"Salmon is healthy food, but its production can be made more and more sustainable. To do this, authorities must make demands. And the industry must make increased demands on itself," said SalMar Aker Ocean Chairman Atle Eide.Foto: Ellen Fossbakk
Published 23 November 2021, 06:42Updated 23 November 2021, 13:13
Atle EideSalMar Aker OceanOffshore aquacultureNorwayGustav Witzoe