Norwegian regulator warns of renewed sea lice surge as heatwave continues, but farmers downplay the situation

Forty-seven farming sites reported lice levels above the regulatory threshold last week, compared with 45 at the same point in 2024.

If farmers fail to bring lice under control, daily fines are imposed based on biomass.
If farmers fail to bring lice under control, daily fines are imposed based on biomass.Foto: Mattilsynet, Eric Nedrejord Henrichsen/arkiv
Published 22 August 2025, 08:21Updated 22 August 2025, 08:21
Sea liceNorwayAnimal welfareNordlaksFarmed salmon