Survey data on public perceptions of salmon aquaculture industry in Norway, Tasmania, and Iceland.

ABSTRACT: This article presents data collected using online surveys conducted in Norway, Tasmania (Australia) and Iceland, with the aim of exploring public perceptions of the salmon aquaculture industry in each country. A total of 2085 survey participants provided responses, with 1183 from Norway, 406 from Tasmania, and 496 from Iceland. The survey encompassed various aspects of attitudes towards and perceptions of the aquaculture industry. Participants were asked questions regarding their environmental concerns, trust in governance and management, and knowledge of the aquaculture industry in their respective country. Additionally, attitudes towards the industry were explored using questions related to preferences regarding information sources, perceptions of industry contributions, distribution of

SUBMITTER: Olsen MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10838686 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature