The aquaculture sector in northern Norway is being hit hard by an algae bloom, according to a 16 May statement from Norway’s Directorate of Fisheries.
The algae bloom is affecting the waters between Nordland and south of Troms, an area of about 450 kilometers of coastline.
“Dead fish are registered at some sites, some hit harder than others. This is a serious situation and a significant number of fish have died,” the statement said.
The directorate did not supply a list of the companies or farms affected or the amount of mortalities reported. It said it would report a mortality figure “when such an overview is available.”…
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