Aquaculture

Farmed Salmon 2026 Hope

Reasons for hope in salmon welfare in 2026, based on genuine progress across standards, technology, and advocacy.

Key Facts

Electrical stunning adoption at harvest continues to increase in key producing countries
Welfare certification schemes now cover a substantial proportion of Norwegian production
Consumer awareness of salmon welfare has increased significantly in key markets
Precision monitoring technology is making individual welfare assessment increasingly feasible
Research investment in salmon welfare science is at record levels

Welfare Considerations

Genuine progress in salmon welfare in 2026 provides a foundation for hope alongside honest acknowledgment of remaining challenges. The trajectory toward higher standards is real but needs acceleration. Hope combined with continued advocacy is the appropriate evidence-based response to the current state of salmon welfare.

What You Can Do

Celebrate and publicize salmon welfare progress to build momentum
Maintain advocacy pressure to accelerate the pace of improvement
Support organizations driving the evidence, standards, and consumer engagement that enable progress