By Daniel Mintz Mad River Union A representative of a Norway-based aquaculture company told an audience at a public meeting that investors in its planned fish farm facility on Humboldt Bay are confident of the project’s viability and believe conditions are favorable for its success. Marianne Naess of Nordic Aquafarms hosted a November 14 public…
Site issues could scuttle fish farm
Daniel Mintz Mad River Union SAMOA PENINSULA – Several months after announcing its intent to construct a $400 million aquaculture facility on the Samoa Peninsula, a Norwegian company has flagged water infrastructure and site contamination issues that could be “show stoppers.” At the July 23 Board of Supervisors meeting, the company’s request for “financial incentives/funding”…
Nordic Aquafarms: Humboldt can play a key role in a global growth industry
Last week Nordic Aquafarms made the decision to pursue final due diligence for a land-based fish farm on the Samoa Peninsula in Humboldt by signing a lease-option agreement with the Harbor District in Humboldt. If our due diligence and permitting goes as we hope, this project will bring major investments, good paying jobs, tax revenue,…