A deadly jellyfish has devastated fish farms in Scotland, killing over 200,000 fish and raising alarms in the fishing industry
Invertote: A killer jellyfish has been causing chaos in Scottish waters. This isn’t just any jellyfish; it’s the String of Pearls Jellyfish, and it’s wreaking havoc on fish farms.
Reports say over 200,000 fish have died due to these jellyfish attacks. The farms at Muck and Invertote have been hit hard, leading to emergency measures to deal with the aftermath.
It’s a big deal, as this incident is one of the worst ever seen in Scotland. Just days before the attacks were confirmed, a video showed the jellyfish at Invertote, where tons of salmon were being removed.
These jellyfish are no joke. Their stings cause serious damage to fish, leaving them in a lot of pain and unable to escape. The fish are trapped in cages, stressed out and vulnerable to infections.
One farm reported losing 70,000 salmon, while another at Muck saw over 160,000 deaths. It’s a tough situation for the industry.
Dale Vince from the Green Britain Foundation pointed out that this is a wake-up call for fish farming. He believes the industry needs to take responsibility for its impact on the environment.
Meanwhile, Salmon Scotland mentioned that there are about 70 million farm-raised salmon in Scottish waters. They’ve invested heavily in fish health to improve survival rates.
Mowi Scotland, which runs the Muck farm, is keeping a close eye on things. They have monitoring programs in place to track jellyfish and other conditions that could lead to more problems.
It’s a tough time for the fishing industry, and everyone is hoping for a solution soon.
