Why can some salmon species defeat sea lice better than others?

New research has discovered that the skin of some Pacific species is 'inherently unsuitable for the parasite'.

Atlantic salmon have a weaker immune response to sea lice than some Pacific species.
Atlantic salmon have a weaker immune response to sea lice than some Pacific species.Photo: IntraFish
Published 13 June 2025, 09:27Updated 13 June 2025, 12:28
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