Transferring best industry practices

Newfoundland

While no one has farmed salmon in Placentia Bay before, Grieg Seafood has almost 30 years of experience with fresh water, post-smolt and sea water production of Atlantic salmon in similar conditions in our Norwegian regions. We will transfer best industry practice to our Newfoundland operations.

From our assessments, The Placentia Bay marine sites have favorable biological conditions for salmon farming. All sites will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology and systems for harsh environments, including 40-meter-deep pens and underwater feeding. Grieg Seafood’s Norwegian operations are also exposed to high seas and have similar temperature profiles. Grieg Seafood will transfer experience from farming in such conditions to ensure that the Placentia Bay aquaculture project becomes a success.

As a global pioneer in salmon farming, Grieg Seafood is committed to continuously work to reduce our impact on the ocean and to improve fish welfare. The company is engaged in various R&D projects in all regions to find new solutions and develop the industry further. Best practices and new knowledge are regularly transferred between operational areas. Grieg Seafood aim to certify all farms according to the strict environmental standard Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) by 2023.Read more about Grieg Seafood’s improvement efforts on our global website.

Newfoundland

About the Placentia Bay Aquaculture Project

The Placentia Bay Aquaculture Project will establish responsible salmon farming operations in Placentia Bay, using best-practice farming methods and technology. The project will create hundreds of local jobs in the Marystown local communities.

Newfoundland

Fish health and welfare

Ensuring the health and welfare of the fish in our care is central to everything we do at Grieg Seafood. While good fish health and welfare is first and foremost an ethical responsibility, it is also key to ensuring economic profitability.

Newfoundland

Environmental Impact Study

An Environmental Impact Study, assessing the potential impact from salmon farming on the environment, has been completed in Placentia Bay. The study was approved in 2018.

Newfoundland

About the Placentia Bay Aquaculture Project

Newfoundland

Fish health and welfare

Newfoundland

Environmental Impact Study

An Environmental Impact Study, assessing the potential impact from salmon farming on the environment, has been completed in Placentia Bay. The study was approved in 2018.