Study Finds Rocket Launch Noise at Andøya Spaceport Does Not Affect Fish Behavior
SPACE ECONOMY
Research from the Institute of Marine Research indicates that rocket launch noise at Andøya Spaceport does not propagate far enough into the sea to impact fish behavior in critical fishing areas. Concerns from fishermen regarding increased space activity are dismissed by researcher Tonje Nesse Forland, who states that measured sound levels are below those that typically elicit fish reactions.

Feb 18, 2026, 6:13 AM