Offshore farmer ordered to recover salmon, redraw plans after suspected escape

While SalMar Ocean will comply with an order from the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries, the company disputes whether an escape actually occurred.

Wild fish were found entangled in nets during an inspection of SalMar Ocean's facility. — Wild fish were found entangled in nets during an inspection of SalMar Ocean's facility.Photo: Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries

Elias Dahlen

Published 16 July 2025, 11:22Updated 16 July 2025, 11:22

SalMar Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries Norway Escapes Arctic Offshore Farming