Minke whales grow up to twelve meters long, weigh up to ten tons and live up to 50 years. They prefer to feed on small crustaceans, but also eat smaller fish. Therefore, they are not popular in Norway and are heavily hunted. Picture: Ursula Tscherter ORES For years,...
The Vikings are considered Norway’s people. But findings show that the Nordland had been settled much earlier by seal and reindeer hunters. Picture: Stefan Leimer Norway, the country high in the north, attracts with nature and a long history. But the latter was...
Common minke whales (Minkies, Balaenoptera acutorostrata) are the second smallest baleen whales. They grow to around 10 metres in length and weigh between 2 and 4 tonnes. Because of their size and weight, they were not hunted by whalers for a long time. Only through...
UPDATE: The USS “New Mexico”, a Virginia-class attack submarine of the US Navy docked at Tønsnes yesterday. This was reported by various Norwegian media yesterday. The 115-meter submarine was docked for logistical reasons and based on the NATO cooperation...
What still looks sterile and technical here is soon to become reality: a salmon farming facility at three locations that aims to supply the universally appreciated Norwegian salmon to tables worldwide in a fish-friendly and sustainable manner. Up to 90,000 tons per...