Norway eyes additional measures to combat sea lice in farmed fisheries

Norway may introduce new measures to combat the levels of sea lice in the fish farming industry.

Fisheries Minister Elisabeth Aspaker speaking yesterday said: “The situation for sea trout is worrying. A mild winter has given the lice good conditions for growth, and the fish farming industry faces a demanding summer season.

“The industry takes this problem seriously but I will continuously consider the need for additional measures,” the Fisheries Minister said.