Skagen Salmon

Innovative and gentle salmon farming

At Skagen Salmon, we farm our salmon on land using the latest Recirculating Aquaculture System technology. At our state-of-the-art RAS facility in Skagen, we use water from the Skagerrak, which is constantly circulated and undergoes advanced purification consisting of biological and mechanical filters as well as UV treatment.

Only a small proportion of water is returned to the Kattegat, and here over 90% of all nitrogen and phosphorus is removed, ensuring minimal environmental impact. Sludge from the treatment process is converted into clean energy in a nearby biogas plant, making our method highly sustainable.

Our closed system eliminates the risk of salmon escapes that can occur in traditional marine farms.

A closed system provides environmental benefits

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No marine pollution

Over 90% of all nitrogen is effectively removed.

No sea lice

Better living conditions for salmon and no use of chemicals.

Local breeding

Food production for local markets reduces the need for global transportation.

No fauna pollution

The facility does not impact the wild salmon population.

Increased efficiency

Less feed consumption, no parasites, no predators, low mortality.

Skagen Salmon for a cleaner, greener future.

Good salmon well-being is our top priority

Four times a year we receive fertilized eggs from Iceland. The salmon start their journey in freshwater, just like wild salmon, and after about 11 months they reach a weight of 100 grams and are ready to move to saltwater. Here they continue their growth and reach the desired slaughter weight after two years.

Our system ensures a stable and controlled environment where the water circulation always gives them a counter current to swim in.

The bigger the salmon get, the stronger the current becomes, resulting in strong salmon with firm meat quality and low fat content.

Every day, our fish keepers closely monitor the salmon, measuring water quality, oxygen and pH levels and regulating the amount of feed to ensure optimal well-being. Happy salmon eat well and grow fast, which is why good salmon well-being is our ultimate goal.

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