The authority, responsible for oversight of fish health and biosafety in Norway's aquaculture sector, identified several "recurring issues" across all audited companies.
Industry association Sjømatbedriftene says it will convene a committee to draft a national framework and roadmap aimed at improving fish welfare in aquaculture.
According to Nofima, value creation in the seafood industry's core activities amounted to NOK 69 billion in 2024, while the spillover effects were almost NOK 70 billion.
