Expeditions-Logbuch
12 July 2024
Destination: Lovund
A low-pressure system moves through and brings us low-hanging clouds and continuous rain. We make rapid progress in a stiff breeze.
The ship's movements become more dynamic and some of the crew show the first signs of seasickness. We head for the small island of Lovund.
Surrounded by shallows and archipelagos, the island juts out of the sea like a tooth. The island is said to be home to one of the largest puffin colonies. However, we only get to see a few of the birds from a distance.
The island is dominated by the Nova Sea company, which operates a huge slaughterhouse for farmed salmon here. Although we came across salmon farms in every little bay, you only realise the scale of this enterprise when you see the huge industrial plant. The environmental problems generated by salmon farms are serious. Sustainability is different.
Position: 66.367614, 12.374811