How can fields of journalism be improved (sea, rivers) and a new, holistic narrative be stimulated? To what extent can migratory salmon-like fish be used to tell cross-genre and cross-media success stories that transcend the human-nature boundary? The Talkin Salmon research project, which is being carried out at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences under the direction of Prof. Dr. Torsten Schäfer, is dedicated to answering these questions.
How can empathetic, lively and visually powerful stories be told using a specific example – in very different countries, across different media and, at best, with reference to the sea and land? The research project focuses on salmon-like fish. They have been present everywhere for a long time, creating a link between the sea, river and forest, and their example also highlights aspects of factory farming.
Indigenous traditions play an important role in the research project, as they make the breaking down of the human-nature boundary comprehensible through new stories.
Field research will take place at the following locations: Haida Gwai/Canada, Modau/BRD, Graz/Austria, Moen/Denmark, River Teno/Sapmi, Salmon Farm/Norway
The project will initially run for two years and is funded by the Okeanos Foundation for the Sea.