Aquaculture Welfare

Farmed Salmon Welfare 2026 Summary

A comprehensive 2026 summary of farmed salmon welfare progress documents advances, identifies remaining gaps, and sets direction for continued improvement.

Key Facts

Electrical stunning before slaughter now covers the majority of Norwegian production
OWI frameworks are increasingly embedded in certification and regulatory requirements
Sea lice biological control is growing as treatment-resistant lice drive innovation
Consumer awareness of salmon welfare is growing in key European markets
Academic salmon welfare research has expanded dramatically since 2020

Welfare Considerations

2026 represents a year of genuine documented progress in farmed salmon welfare. Electrical stunning, biological lice control, validated welfare indicators, and growing certification coverage all represent real improvements for billions of farmed fish. Sustaining this momentum is the challenge for 2027.

What You Can Do

Choose welfare-certified salmon products that reflect these improvements
Share salmon welfare progress to build public awareness and market demand
Support organisations that document and advance salmon welfare progress