A massive jellyfish invasion has devastated salmon farms in Scotland, killing over 200,000 fish and raising alarms about environmental impacts.
Scotland: A shocking event has unfolded in Scotland where a jellyfish species has wiped out more than 200,000 salmon. This incident is being called the worst of its kind by campaigners.
The culprit? The String of Pearls Jellyfish, also known as the barbed wire jellyfish. It has already caused chaos in Norway, killing millions of salmon earlier this year.
Just days before the attack was noticed, footage showed tons of salmon being pulled from the farms. These jellyfish are brutal, using their venomous tentacles to inflict painful burns on the fish.
Trapped in crowded pens, the salmon can’t escape the stings, leading to serious injuries and stress. This makes them easy targets for infections, often resulting in a slow, painful death.
Experts are calling this a nightmare for the fish, who have no way to get away. Dale Vince from the Green Britain Foundation believes this highlights the need for better regulations in the salmon farming industry.
He pointed out that this incident shows how the industry struggles with environmental challenges. It’s time for these companies to be held accountable for their actions.
The arrival of these jellyfish is a wake-up call for open-net salmon farming, showing the serious economic and ecological risks involved. Climate change is making these farms more vulnerable to such threats.
Environmentalists are urging a complete phase-out of open-net farming. Until that happens, they stress the need for stricter rules to prevent more disasters like this.
In Norway, the threat from jellyfish is still a concern. Authorities are warning salmon farmers to prepare for more attacks, as jellyfish have been spotted causing severe damage to fish stocks.
A spokesperson for one of the affected farms acknowledged the risks and mentioned that they are closely monitoring the situation to manage this emerging threat.
The Scottish Government is also prioritizing the health of farmed fish, working to better understand the impact of jellyfish on salmon mortality.
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