Watch the magic in action 👉 See the orcas here
Spring in Lofoten has its own kind of sparkle — and we’re not just talking about the upcoming midnight sun season. While the sun barely sets above the horizon, the sea is bursting with life. And sometimes, just offshore, something amazing happens: the orcas are here!
These incredible animals glide through the icy blue waters like they own the place (and honestly, they kind of do). They’re chasing herring, their favorite snack, which come close to the coast this time of year. When that happens, the orcas follow — and suddenly, our arctic shore becomes front-row seats to one of nature’s greatest shows.
Science News recently captured whales grooming each other with seaweed
At Lofoten Seaweed, we’re completely smitten. And fun fact, we actually have a harvest spot named Orca Island where we gather our seaweed! The orcas are more than just beautiful — they’re a sign of how balanced and healthy our ocean is. They thrive in the same cold, nutrient-rich environment where our seaweed grows.
A healthy and prosperous kelp forest is the foundation of the great marine diversity and life in Lofoten. Vestfjorden is like a womb with its perfect temperature, fast-flowing waters, and nutrients to feed the variety of marine creatures, which is what keeps both orcas and seaweed coming and growing back.
So next time you sprinkle truffle seaweed salt on your dinner or treat your skin to our kelp-powered care, know this: you’re getting a taste of the wild, thriving Arctic. The kind of place that makes even orcas feel at home.
P.S. You really do have to see it — watch the orcas in action here.