Killer Jellyfish in Scotland Decimate Over 200,000 Salmon in Farms

Scotland: A jellyfish species has caused chaos in salmon farms. Over 200,000 salmon have died, and it’s being called the worst incident of its kind.

The String of Pearls Jellyfish, also known as the barbed wire jellyfish, has struck two farms. This isn’t the first time; Norway faced a similar disaster last winter.

Just days before the attack, footage showed workers removing tons of salmon. The jellyfish use their venomous tentacles to inflict painful burns on the fish.

Trapped in crowded pens, the salmon can’t escape the stings. This leaves them with serious injuries and stress, making them easy targets for infections.

Experts say this is a nightmare for the fish, with no way to get away. Dale Vince from the Green Britain Foundation believes this shows the need for better regulations in the salmon farming industry.

He pointed out that the industry often treats the environment poorly, and now nature is pushing back. It’s time for these companies to be held accountable.

The jellyfish invasion is a warning for open-net salmon farming. Climate change is making these farms more vulnerable to such threats.

Environmentalists are calling for a complete phase-out of open-net farming. Until then, stricter rules are needed to protect the fish.

Norway has already warned its farmers to prepare for jellyfish attacks. They’ve seen severe burns on salmon, putting them at risk for disease.

Mowi Scotland is monitoring the situation closely. They’re tracking water conditions and jellyfish species to prevent future blooms.

The Scottish Government is also focused on fish health. They’re working to understand how jellyfish affect salmon mortality.