Salmon farmer appeals fine after 50,000 fish die

Norwegian salmon producer Masoval has appealed a regulatory fine after thousands of fish died during a freshwater treatment for amoebic gill disease, with the company defending the decision as based on veterinary advice.

Masoval's Kattholmen farm in Kristiansund municipality.
Masoval's Kattholmen farm in Kristiansund municipality.Photo: Norgeskart/Barentswatch
Published 29 September 2025, 03:00Updated 29 September 2025, 03:00
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