Juvenile salmon mortality hits record high in Norway

Even as overall salmon mortality fell to 15.4 percent last year, industry leaders say post-smolt and technology can play a role in improving fish health.

Left to right: Grieg Seafood CEO Andreas Kvame, Leroy Seafood CEO Henning Beltestad and Mowi CEO Ivan Vindheim are employing various measures to reduce salmon mortality throughout Norway.
Left to right: Grieg Seafood CEO Andreas Kvame, Leroy Seafood CEO Henning Beltestad and Mowi CEO Ivan Vindheim are employing various measures to reduce salmon mortality throughout Norway.Photo: Elias Dahlen / Anders Furuset
Published 11 March 2025, 11:56Updated 11 March 2025, 11:56
NorwayFarmed salmonTechFish healthAnimal welfare