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<p>Over the past five decades, aquaculture has undergone rapid expansion, profoundly reshaping coastal communities and marine environments. Driven in part by global policy agendas—such as the United Nations' goals to end hunger, promote “responsible consumption and production,” and safeguard “life below water”—the industry is poised for continued growth. As society is literally building its food, the biological manipulation of marine species also generates significant transformations in the built environment. Among the most emblematic and controversial examples is the farming of Atlantic salmon (<i>Salmo salar</i> Linnaeus, 1758). This article traces the recent history of salmon aquaculture through the lens of architecture, positioning it as a critical mode of inquiry capable of revealing the spatial and material consequences of industrial fish farming. By following the life cycle of Atlantic salmon—from hatcheries to offshore sea cages and from feed production sites to consumer markets—we aim to contribute to a broader understanding of the socio-ecological impacts of aquaculture. Through a critical reading of both terrestrial and marine interventions, the article demonstrates how architectural and spatial analysis can deepen environmental history by foregrounding the intertwined social and ecological dimensions of the landscapes shaped by salmon farming and its associated infrastructures.</p>

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From Brazilian plains to Norwegian seas: the history of salmon and the seafood landscapes

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    2025年9月24日

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  • Diego Inglez de Souza

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Over the past five decades, aquaculture has undergone rapid expansion, profoundly reshaping coastal communities and marine environments. Driven in part by global policy agendas—such as the United Nations' goals to end hunger, promote “responsible consumption and production,” and safeguard “life below water”—the industry is poised for continued growth. As society is literally building its food, the biological manipulation of marine species also generates significant transformations in the built environment. Among the most emblematic and controversial examples is the farming of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar Linnaeus, 1758). This article traces the recent history of salmon aquaculture through the lens of architecture, positioning it as a critical mode of inquiry capable of revealing the spatial and material consequences of industrial fish farming. By following the life cycle of Atlantic salmon—from hatcheries to offshore sea cages and from feed production sites to consumer markets—we aim to contribute to a broader understanding of the socio-ecological impacts of aquaculture. Through a critical reading of both terrestrial and marine interventions, the article demonstrates how architectural and spatial analysis can deepen environmental history by foregrounding the intertwined social and ecological dimensions of the landscapes shaped by salmon farming and its associated infrastructures.