“Talk about bad luck…”
Just days after removing a massive 348 kg bluefin tuna from one of its salmon pens at Guleskjeret, Norwegian salmon producer Sulefisk encountered yet another tuna in the same location.
The first incident, which became public on October 28, required a four-day extraction effort in challenging weather conditions.
Rogue 348kg bluefin finally caught after four-day battle in salmon pen
The second encounter, however, unfolded with slightly more favorable circumstances. On October 30, a tuna measuring 270 cm and weighing 336 kg was spotted in the pen. Swift action was taken to monitor the situation, with divers from Frøy deployed to assess and repair a 23-meter-deep breach in the net measuring around 20×60 cm.
Using underwater cameras and a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), Sulefisk and its team carefully tracked the tuna’s movements, ensuring the safety of the salmon stock. By midday, the net was repaired, and the tuna was successfully removed without any reported escapes of salmon. Sulefisk noted, “Fortunately, salmon don’t swim that deep and aren’t inclined to ‘search’ for exits.”
In a statement, Sulefisk reiterated its commitment to transparency, noting that sharing these unexpected incidents aligns with the company’s ethical values. “We at Sulefisk strive to earn trust every day by being open, honest, and truthful,” the company said, adding that their aim is to share both the positive and challenging aspects of their work with the public.
