International support for Norway’s efforts to combat pink salmon

Published Jun 17, 2024

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International support for Norway's efforts to combat the spread of pink salmon in the North Atlantic. The United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the EU, Iceland, Denmark, and Norway itself have praised Norway's successful strategies in controlling pink salmon through targeted fishing and specialized traps, investing over 65 million NOK. Despite Russia's absence, other NASCO nations have applauded Norway's initiative, highlighting the importance of limiting the alien species' reach. The government's dedication and the collaboration with local communities in Troms and Finnmark have been commended, and countries encourage all NASCO members to adopt similar measures to prevent further spread.

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International support for Norway’s efforts to combat pink salmon. The United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the EU, Iceland and Denmark (on behalf of the Faroe Islands and Greenland) have praised Norway’s efforts against the pink salmon. In a joint statement, all NASCO states except Russia acknowledge that Norway’s efforts against pink salmon will help limit the spread of the harmful alien species to other countries in the North Atlantic. “Support from so many key players in the North Atlantic salmon cooperation is motivating for the work against pink salmon and other alien species in the years to come,” says Minister of Climate and Environment Andreas Bjelland Eriksen. The threat from pink salmon in the North Atlantic was one of the most central topics during the meeting of the parties to the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organisation (NASCO) last week. With the exception of Russia, Norway is the country with the most pink salmon in its rivers. “Norway has been a ...

Source: Fish Focus