Posted in January 2015 …

Undercurrent News, 28 Jan 2015: Norway Fisheries Minister In Crisis Meetings As Salmon Escapes Tally Rises

Norway Fisheries Minister In Crisis Meetings As Salmon Escapes Tally Rises   January 28, 2015, 9:41 am Undercurrent News Norway’s fisheries minister Elisabeth Aspaker flew to Bergen to hold a crisis meeting with the fisheries directorate as the number of escapes from salmon farms has increased further,reported the local newspaper Bergens Tidende (BT). Strong storms in the weekend … Continue reading →

Undercurrent News, 23 Jan 2015: Norway investigates escapes of at least 120,000 salmonids in wake of storm

Norway investigates escapes of at least 120,000 salmonids in wake of storm   January 23, 2015, 1:13 pm Undercurrent News Norway’s fisheries directorate is investigating the significant salmon and trout escapes caused by the winter storm ‘Nina’ that hit in western Norway in early January. At least 120,000 salmon are estimated to have escaped from … Continue reading →

Undercurrent News, 16 Jan 2015: Experts advise free, unlimited licenses for Norway’s onshore aquaculture

 Experts advise free, unlimited licenses for Norway’s onshore aquaculture January 16, 2015 Undercurrent News A Norwegian working group tasked with assessing the feasibility of onshore aquaculture has recommended that the sector be given licenses for free, reported Sysla.no. The permits should be separate from those for sea-based aquaculture, and their numbers should not be limited, Jens … Continue reading →

Undercurrent News January 7, 2015: Norwegian Entrepreneur To Invest In Orkla Backed Land Based Salmon Project

Norwegian Entrepreneur To Invest In Orkla Backed Land Based Salmon Project January 7, 2015, 9:41 am Undercurrent News Norwegian entrepreneur Bard Eker has joined a pool of investors backing a new land based salmon farming project in southeastern Norway, reported Norwegian media. The 53-year-old, who is best known for his involvement in the boat and car … Continue reading →