Norway, Japan Begin Offshore Salmon Farming
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Jiji Press] October 2, 2017
Projects are under way in Norway and Japan to raise salmon in large numbers in big offshore pens, by adopting next-generation aquafarming technology.
Offshore farming aims to avoid the infestations of sea lice that often accompany conventional small and overcrowded coastal farms, as well as water contamination caused by leftover feed.
Prices of salmon are rising due to the growing popularity of sushi in the United States, Europe and Asia outside Japan, as well as poor catches. At the Tsukiji wholesale fish market in Tokyo, Norwegian Atlantic salmon is priced 15 pct to 20 pct higher year on year.
Moves to increase the production of salmon are therefore gaining momentum....
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