Sigur Rós are amongst those who are opposed to plans to develop more salmon cages. They posted a statement just ahead of their 2026 run of dates with an orchestra and then the return for David Attenborough's 100th birthday event which they played at.
Bjork has also lent her voice to the campaign previously.
Patagonia have also been involved, with this statement:
Iceland’s wild fjords and wild salmon populations are in danger. For years, Icelandic citizens and grassroots groups have been sounding the alarm for these vulnerable and unique ecosystems. Now they need you to speak up alongside them.
Successive Icelandic governments have delayed bringing in an aquaculture bill that could curb the damaging practices of industrial open net salmon farming in the country’s fjords. This industry is incredibly powerful and operates all over the world, mistreating farmed fish and endangering the future of the wild salmon species and natural habitats. That’s why what happens in Iceland matters everywhere—from Scotland to Spain, North America to New Zealand.
Thousands of citizens around the world have already shown their support. Now, at this crucial moment, join hands with the people of Iceland and send a message to the speaker of the house: Have the courage to deliver an aquaculture bill that will phase out open net salmon farming and protect Icelandic nature.
Felicity Aston and her family are the current custodians of the island of Vigur in the NW of the country, up in the Westfjords region.
They are also concerned at the infringement of salmon cages in the fjord in which the island sits and the potential impact on local ecosystems. There are also problems with sea lice.
This image is from this weekend's New York Times Magazine.
Successive Icelandic governments have delayed bringing in an aquaculture bill that could curb the damaging practices of industrial open net salmon farming in the country’s fjords. This industry is incredibly powerful and operates all over the world, mistreating farmed fish and endangering the future of the wild salmon species and natural habitats. That’s why what happens in Iceland matters everywhere—from Scotland to Spain, North America to New Zealand.
Thousands of citizens around the world have already shown their support. Now, at this crucial moment, join hands with the people of Iceland and send a message to the speaker of the house: Have the courage to deliver an aquaculture bill that will phase out open net salmon farming and protect Icelandic nature.
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