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Salmon fed on krill shows resilience to sea lice, study claims

Krill and other natural feed ingredients could lessen impact of sea lice on salmon, according to research initiated by Aker BioMarine and conducted in Norway last year.

Salmon fed on a krill-based diet showed stronger resilience to sea lice, Aker BioMarine's aquaculture research and development director Kiranpreet Kaur said.
Salmon fed on a krill-based diet showed stronger resilience to sea lice, Aker BioMarine's aquaculture research and development director Kiranpreet Kaur said.Photo: Aker BioMarine
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Published 31 October 2024, 13:21Updated 31 October 2024, 13:21
Fish healthAker BiomarineKrillAlternative feedSea lice