Frequently Asked Questions

Below, we have gathered some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. Please feel free to contact us if you do not find the answer you are looking for.

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About salmon and salmon farming

How is farmed salmon produced?

How do salmon farming facilities work?

What do farmed salmon eat?

How much salmon is produced annually?

What is the difference between Atlantic salmon and other types of salmon?

What is the difference between Atlantic salmon and other types of salmon?

Which countries have the most salmon farming?

How long does it take for salmon to grow to harvest size?

Is salmon farmed in freshwater or saltwater?

Sustainability and Environment

What is sustainable salmon farming?

What challenges does the aquaculture industry face?

How does salmon farming affect wild salmon populations?

How does salmon farming affect the marine environment?

What measures are taken to reduce the environmental impact from salmon farming?

What sustainable practices and certification schemes are present at Nordlaks?

How does salmon farming impact local communities?

Sea lice and disease issues

How do sea lice affect farmed salmon?

What measures are taken to combat sea lice in Nordlaks’ farming facilities?

What delousing methods does Nordlaks use?

How are diseases controlled in salmon farming?

Fish health and animal welfare

How is salmon farming regulated by authorities?

Does Nordlaks use cleaner fish?

What is the practice for medicating salmon, and how does it affect the environment and humans?

Does Nordlaks use antibiotics?

How is good fish welfare ensured at Nordlaks?

What is done to minimize stress and diseases among farmed salmon?