Norwegian salmon farmers Norway Royal Salmon (NRS) and Midt-Norsk Havbruk have terminated discussions for a potential merger and will continue business operations as before, according to an Nov. 16 stock exchange announcement.

Speculation of the salmon merger was first sparked after aquaculture services group NTS, whose majority shareholder is Helge Gaso, announced recently that it is considering separating out its wellboat and aquaculture services division.