Norway warns salmon farmers of rising jellyfish attacks

The Norwegian Food Safety Authority has received reports of several attacks in recent days, resulting in "a large number" of dead fish.

Attacks by string jellyfish are on the rise again in Norway, threatening a repeat of the damage inflicted on farmed salmon a year ago.
Attacks by string jellyfish are on the rise again in Norway, threatening a repeat of the damage inflicted on farmed salmon a year ago.Photo: Margreth Møgster/Havforskningsinstituttet
Published 31 October 2024, 13:19Updated 31 October 2024, 15:11
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