Friends' Work

// Salmon farm threat to wild Irish salmon confirmed

A 3 year study part funded by the European Union has shown conclusively that salmon farms with high levels of sea lice infect wild salmon passing through the bays on their way to sea.

The authors of the Irish Report say that 'The finding that salmon smolts are being impacted by sea lice on their seaward migration in salmon aquaculture bays is a new finding and a cause for concern.'

Annually published surveys demonstrate that sea lice control on Irish fish farms has never been adequately controlled and in fact has worsened steadily in spite of every effort since the industry began.

FIE is seeking the recall of the affected salmon farm licenses for scientific assessment.

 Read our Press Release   |   Read the Report. | Read Michael Viney in the Irish Times: From small sea lice do great problems grow