Norwegian Fishermen Demand Clarity on Pink Salmon Harvest to Prevent 'Rotting in Rivers'
NORWAY Friday, January 23, 2026, 05:30 (GMT + 9)
Urgent Call for Commercial Opening Following Successful Sea Trials in Finnmark ALTA – As the 2026 fishing season approaches, local fishermen and scientists are putting pressure on authorities to greenlight commercial sea fishing for the invasive humpback salmon (Pink salmon - Oncorhynchus gorbuscha). During the Humpback Salmon 2026 conference held in Alta on Tuesday, January 20, stakeholders argued that the time for experimentation has passed and the time for industry preparation has begun. ... FULL STORY