Designed to inspire and inform, Norway’s new forum for innovation in sustainable seafood production has been unveiled in the middle of the country’s Hardanger fjord.
Independent non-profit Salmon Eye is believed to be the largest floating art building in the world. Floating at a depth of 300 metres, and comprising four levels, the lowest of which is below sea level, the installation stands 14.55 meters high and weighs 1,256 tonnes.
Funded in full by the Eide family, it will be open to the public later this autumn.
“Now the real work will begin. We will inform and inspire the world to utilise the resources in the sea in a better way, so that the world’s growing population has access to good, healthy and sustainable food that does not destroy the planet,” Salmon Eye Managing Director Sebastian Torjussen said.
Initiator and CEO of Eide Fjordbruk, Sondre Eide, is proud of the building and believes it is an important contribution to a world where seafood contributes to solving climate challenges and the need for increased food production.
“Eide Fjordbruk wants to be the driving force for more sustainable seafood production, so that Norway strengthens its position as a leading seafood nation, while technological development and new methods ensure that we produce food without destroying nature and the climate.”
He added, “Eide Fjordbruk has started Salmon Eye as an independent centre, because we believe it will be good for Norway and the world. We will produce more food, with less climate emissions and fewer natural interventions. If we are to succeed, we must look towards the sea.”
Also this autumn, Salmon Eye will host the world’s largest plastic clean-up campaign, launch new farming technology, showcase reports and welcome political leaders from around the world.
