Aquaculture Of Norway & Rib Boat Tour To The Fish Farm

OVERVIEW

Browse a museum that showcases Norway’s fishing heritage and visit a fish farm where modern aquaculture is practiced. The Norwegian Fisheries Museum occupies an 18th-century warehouse on the wharf and features detailed exhibits that depict the history of the fishing industry and how it has evolved since the 1300s. Other displays cover topics such as seal hunting, herring processing, wind-dried stockfish and aquaculture. After this immersive experience into the country’s fishing traditions, you will race off to a fish farm in a rigid inflatable boat known as a RIB. The ride will be exhilarating as the high-powered boat is open-air and remarkably fast. Even so, RIBs are surprisingly stable and maneuver easily. Upon reaching the fish farm, you will see firsthand how fish such as salmon are bred, raised and harvested through aquaculture to ensure a sustainable food supply. Some of the fish are used as wild stock to repopulate overfished waters.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Gain an understanding of Norway’s fishing heritage at the Norwegian Fisheries Museum.
• See exhibits on topics that range from herring processing to seal hunting to aquaculture.
• Take a exhilarating, high-speed ride to a fish farm in an open-air rigid inflatable boat.
• Learn how fish are farmed in a controlled environment to ensure a sustainable food supply.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.