Aquaculture

Increase in jellyfish sightings raises concern for Norwegian salmon farmers

Researchers are asking salmon farmers for help in improving their understanding of the string jellyfish and reducing the threat to fish health.

Despite appearing to be a single organism, string jellyfish are capable of splitting into smaller entities capable of penetrating netpens.
Despite appearing to be a single organism, string jellyfish are capable of splitting into smaller entities capable of penetrating netpens.Photo: Erling Svensen/Havforskningsinstituttet
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Published 25 September 2024, 11:48Updated 27 September 2024, 11:19
NorwayJellyfish AttacksFarmed salmonNorwegian Institute of Marine ResearchProduction fish