Salmon

Norway alarmed by sharp upsurge in salmon escapes

In the six weeks since New Year's Day, the number of escaped fish is 27 times the total for the entire year of 2023.

After bottoming out in 2023, the number of escapes from Norwegian salmon farms has accelerated.
After bottoming out in 2023, the number of escapes from Norwegian salmon farms has accelerated.Foto: Per Thrana
Journalist
Published 14 February 2025, 08:04Updated 14 February 2025, 08:04
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