Wild salmon could well have increased mortality because of Sea lice infections

A recent study carried out in BC could show how wild salmon populations are affected by Sea lice infections and increase their mortality. This new study contradicts a previous study, Don Ivany, the Atlantic salmon federation’s regional director, said the aquaculture industry does some monitoring of its own fish, but wild salmon that could be swimming past fish farming facilities aren’t necessarily monitored. “We’re not quite sure of any level of monitoring that has occurred. It’s one of those grey areas we really aren’t sure of,” said Mr Ivany. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers