Aquaculture

Farmed Salmon 2027 Welfare Outlook

Looking ahead to 2027, the key salmon welfare priorities are sea lice biological control, welfare at harvest, and monitoring technology standardisation.

Key Facts

Norway is expected to mandate electrical stunning at harvest for all salmon by 2028
Sea lice biological control using cleaner fish is projected to cover 60% of Norwegian operations by 2027
Real-time welfare monitoring technology standards are under development by several national authorities
Global salmon welfare certification coverage is expected to increase from 30% to 40% by 2028

Welfare Considerations

The 2027 salmon welfare outlook shows continued progress on specific high-impact issues including stunning requirements and lice control. However, structural challenges around crowding, deformity, and cleaner fish welfare require sustained research and advocacy attention.

What You Can Do

Monitor salmon welfare certification progress and choose certified products
Support organisations driving regulatory reform on salmon welfare at harvest
Engage with research on sustainable sea lice biological control