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# Troubled Waters

Lice, infectious disease and taking reef fish: The impact of salmon farms on marine biodiversity

Noteworthy investigation reveals concerns over State monitoring of potential environmental impacts of salmon farms from sea lice, disease and farm escapes.

State holds limited details on disease outbreaks and mortality rates at salmon farms, reports Niall Sargent of Noteworthy, our investigative platform

Little regulation of wild wrasse fishing for use as cleaner fish on farms despite potential marine impacts

Experts warn Ireland lacks baseline data to effectively monitor for salmon farm escapes

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Jun 26th 2021, 9:15 AM