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Majority Oppose Open-Net Fish Farming
A large majority of voters for Iceland’s governing coalition parties oppose open-net sea fish farming, according to a new Gallup poll. Around 64% of the population has a negative view of the industry. The poll was conducted by Gallup between July 3rd…
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13.000 People Opposed To Fish Farm In Seyðisfjörður
A total of 13.022 people signed a petition urging authorities to cancel plans to allow open-pen fish farming in Seyðisfjörður, RÚV reports. The petition was closed on midnight, April 9. In December, the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) published a licensing…
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Björk And Rosalía Release New Song “Oral”
At long last, Björk and Rosalía have released their latest collaboration, “Oral”, out November 21 along with a music video. Earlier in October, the Icelandic artist announced the upcoming release during widespread public protests in Iceland against sea-based fish farming. Björk penned…
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Björk Releases New Song “Oral”: Exclusive Q&A With The Artist
In August 2023, aquaculture company Arctic Sea Farm reported two holes in their sea-based open-pen fish farm in Patreksfjörður. Despite quick mending of the nets, only a few days passed until RÚV reported the escape of approximately 3,500 factory-raised salmon. Sea-based fish…
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The Last Of The Lox
Open-pen fish farming has everyone angry, even Björk At Austurvöllur, discontented protesters dump dozens of dead fish on Alþingi’s doorstep. Environmentalists, farmers and fishermen symbolically pour yellow-dyed water on the fish – labelled “Lice Poison” – as they call on parliament to stop sea-based…
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Björk And Rosalía Release Protest Song Against Fish Farming
Björk Guðmundsdóttir releases a new song in collaboration with Rosalía, the musician announced on her Instagram page. The song’s profits will go to the fight against salmon farming in Iceland. Last August, reports were made of fish escaping their nets in Patreksfjörður…
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Icelandic Pro Chef Club Ends Contract With Fish Farming Company
After a series of protest resignations from the national pro chef competition upon discovery that Iceland’s Master Chef Club was being sponsored in part by a fish farming company, the board of the club has decided to terminate its contract with the…