2023-09-12 22:12:07
In Norway, the increase in taxes on the salmon sector has angered fish farmers. Public opinion, on the other hand, only sees it as a fair blowback after a succession of scandals which have tarnished the image of this industry. Eric Beracassat / Hans Lucas via Reuters Connect
REPORT – World champion but much criticized on the ecological impact, the sector is targeted by new taxes.
It’s a seemingly idyllic day on the Anevik fish farm, set in a fjord north of Bodø, Norway. The air is crisp. The mountain falls steeply into the North Atlantic, where nine immense “cages” 35 meters deep are lined up. “In total, we farm 1.6 million salmon hereexplains Martine Evjen, an employee bundled up in her Cermaq branded down jacket, one of the market leaders. Our goal is for them to be happy, and fat!»
As if to respond to his command, the captives jump to the surface to catch the food pellets, propelled by a dispenser. “It is a very healthy food, with only 20% fishshe adds, grabbing a few from a bucket… Do you want to taste it?”
Taxation accrue
Norwegian aquaculturists, like Cermaq, have a feeling of accomplishment. Half of the Atlantic salmon produced in the world comes from the Norwegian fjords. Over the last twelve months, exports have brought in 14 billion euros, notably thanks…
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