Massive farmed cod escape sparks fears of impact on wild stocks

"With such a high number of escaped fish, we cannot rule out ecological consequences," Norway's fisheries director warned.

A large number of cod have escaped from the Alida locality in Voldsfjorden.
A large number of cod have escaped from the Alida locality in Voldsfjorden.Photo: Gadus Group
Published 15 December 2022, 15:01Updated 15 December 2022, 15:08
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