Mowi records 28,100 lumpfish mortalities in Newfoundland

Mowi has reported to the government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Fisheries and Land Resources two separate mass mortality events involving more than 28,000 lumpfish.

Lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) are becoming increasing popular in salmon farming, where they are used as cohabiting “cleaner fish” that eat sea lice …

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