Kraken

The latest report came from deep inside the Sognefjord.

What did you see there?

I saw a shadow breaking the surface.

You took your binoculars and went to the window?

Yes, when I looked out, I saw a wave in the sea there.

But I wasn't sure about the shape of that thing.

Could you tell me roughly how big it was?

I don't want to answer that, because I'm not sure.

But it was at least 200 metres, I'm sure of that.

Navy vessels, helicopters and planes searched the area for days.

Was there an unidentified submarine in the Sognefjord, or wasn't there?

But it will probably be years before that question and many others are answered.

Maybe they will remain unanswered forever.

THE SOGNEFJORD

Hold tight!

Institute of Marine Research

- Hey. - Hey.

I know it's your day off, but did you see the email I sent you?

Sorry, I haven't had time.

And now the movement pattern has changed, so I have to go back out.

I have to move that hydrophone before...

I need you on an inspection.

What do you mean, an inspection?

We got an alert about a fish farm on the west coast.

Can't you call the Food Safety Authority?

No, this is a bit more specialised.

And more exciting than counting porpoises and walruses that got lost in the Oslofjord.

What do you mean, got lost? They were here before us.

Nobody knows more about this than you, Johanne.

This is your field.

Where on the west coast?

Vangsnes.

But you know Vangsnes is a no-go for me.

We've talked about this. You know I can't go there, Kjell.

They're utilising sonic delousing. That's your invention.

But I'm done with that industry anyway.

Well. I'll send you a video from the whistleblower now.

I have to go, I have a birthday thing.

Fine, but just get up there and send me reports as you go.

God, now they're singing Happy Birthday and everything. Speak later, okay?

Holy shit!

There must be hundreds of them. Look, Maria! It's crazy!

They are fucked in the head! They've been scared onto land!

It must be the fish farm.

This is so not good!

This mobile phone can't be reached.

This 9,000-year-old arrowhead proves it.

The glaciers, they're melting at a great pace.

But there is an upside.

The water from the glacier, the crisp, clear, pure water mixes with the fjord.

It's the deepest fjord in the world, 1,300 metres.

And it's the perfect place for our superior salmon to grow up.

Take a low pass over the fish farm.

Pay attention.

So, this is where the magic happens.

We use this room to adjust and monitor our Sonic Lice technology.

The arrowhead worked?

To ensure the quality and the health of our salmon.

Georg here is our head technician.

- Yes. Video. - Yeah.

If I can direct your attention this way.

Welcome to Vangsnes. A place where innovation meets nature.

The salmon in the fjord is under attack by lice that works much like a parasite

that attaches itself to a host and kills it.

Sonic Lice is the solution.

Using state-of-the-art technology to safely remove the lice,

our new transducers are using soundwaves to remove the parasite.

This is a safe and environmentally friendly way to save the salmon.

where tomorrow's technology creates a better everyday life.

Sonic Lice to the rescue.

Sonic Lice. The future of salmon.

Thank you, Georg.

That was, of course, an educational video.

Hey, you've reached Erik. Leave a message after the beep.

The brain behind Sonic Lice himself.

Erik is our head aquatic engineer and my on-site manager.

Sonic Lice is impressive, but I heard

the sonic sound treatment can stress the salmon and stop their growth.

Not at all, no. We take great pride in the wellbeing and health of our fish.

The trick is finding the right frequency. Too low, it doesn't work.

Too high, yes, it can. And it can even disrupt the entire ecosystem in the fjord.

What do you mean by disrupt the ecosystem?

There's no chance of that.

We have developed the software.

Adjusting the frequency based on the stress levels of our fish.

But the transducer is the heart of Sonic Lice.

Elegant stuff.

Cake?

Shiro, you want to start?

Johanne! Johanne!

Hi!

- It's been a long time. - Very.

- Could I have a word? - Hi, Bjørg.

Just one second.

Look who's here.

Gosh.

- Hi. It's been a while. - A long while.

- It must be three years. - Three years? Jostein...!

It's been at least seven years.

Maria! Come and meet your babysitter!

What are you doing here?

I'm here for an inspection.

An inspection? Right.

Hi! My God, Maria, you're all grown up.

Do you recognise her? She's the one who taught you about seahorses.

You're working at Marine Research?

That's right.

- See you, Johanne. - Yeah.

A dedicated young lady. I have to take that picture.

- Can I borrow you for a minute? - Sure.

It's been observed in several places in the fjord.

These must have been really deep. They're all blown.

That's several tons of nets.

How could they move around like that?

I'll check with my people.

This is where we were filming.

It's crazy that you blew the whistle.

What's so crazy about that?

It's her father. That takes guts.

Your father runs the fish farm?

Yes.

Yeah.

So, how many views does the video have now?

Stop going on about the views.

A bunch of fat girls scrolling through TikTok and seeing the videos counts for nothing.

That's not why we're here.

- We're here to do something, right? - Yeah.

Make a difference.

Have you heard of David Suzuki?

Do you know who David Suzuki is?

No, who's that?

You know who Greta Thunberg is?

Greta Thunberg comes up to David Suzuki's bellybutton.

Alright, let's do it then. I fancy a beer.

Did you know that the Japanese don't like marzipan?

There's plenty of cake left up here.

Okay, Georg, you can turn it back on.

Okay, same strength?

Take the frequency down two notches.

Okay, copy that.

Module 4, active.

Attention. Reduce Sonic Lice intensity.

Attention. Reduce Sonic Lice...

Deactivating alarm.

Look, there's that shit.

You have to shut it down before it's too late.

The fjord isn't like it used to be.

I've missed you too, Olav.

Thanks for the ride!

The impeller should have been changed ages ago.

Any more good suggestions?

You're never gonna get that working.

If Jostein calls, I'm in the workshop.

Erik?

Hi, Erik.

I tried to call you on the way up, but...

What are you doing here?

I work for Marine Research.

I'm here for an inspection.

I see.

You're running the show, I hear. That's cool!

Erik? Listen. The inspector's coming out here, and that's bad timing.

Hey... Jostein called.

Say hello to Johanne. She's here for an inspection.

- Hi! - This is Georg.

Johanne.

I don't know where you want to start? Georg, why don't you show Johanne around?

Yeah, just follow me.

The fish farm is assembled out of modules from various old warships.

It's unsinkable.

So, here's the lab.

It's run down, but the equipment is brand new.

The steel is 35 millimetres at its thickest and then we'll find starboard here. Here.

I just need to... get this.

This is an old captain's cabin.

Okay.

I've got the technicals on one and two, so just...

Is she staying here?

Yes.

Right.

Let me know when you're ready.

What can you hear?

I was listening to you.

What I meant was...

Are you finding anything? Something to catch us out on?

Not yet.

Want to listen?

Take this.

Why did you come really?

Erik.

You still in?

- We agreed on this yesterday. - But what about the wild salmon?

The wild salmon is fucked anyway.

Let's wait.

Johanne will help us shut the fish farm down.

Right. Enjoy your eggs, I'm going for a swim.

In Vangsnes in the Sognefjord two people are reported missing...

- Do you want coffee? - Yes, please.

Can't you just let them go up in the sea plane by themselves?

...but it's true.