Aquaculture

Farmed Salmon Welfare 2030 Vision: Industry Transformation

A 2030 vision for salmon welfare requires structural industry transformation beyond individual farm improvement.

Key Facts

Norway's salmon industry committed to reducing lice treatment frequency by 50% by 2030
UK retailer commitments to improved salmon welfare are driving supply chain change
Academic-industry partnerships are developing new welfare indicators and monitoring technology
Consumer labelling requirements are creating market pull for welfare improvement investment

Welfare Considerations

Achieving meaningful salmon welfare improvement by 2030 requires coordinated action from producers, retailers, regulators, and researchers. Individual farm improvement alone cannot achieve the structural change needed. Industry-wide transformation requires aligned incentives from certification, regulation, and consumer demand.

What You Can Do

Support organisations setting the vision for salmon welfare improvement by 2030
Choose retailers with public salmon welfare commitments and performance reporting
Advocate for time-bound salmon welfare improvement targets in national aquaculture strategy