Dr. Paddy Gargan:

According to the latest report, of 109 stations investigated along the Norwegian coast for salmon lice infestations, 27 indicated moderate to high likelihood of mortality of salmon, while 67 stations indicated moderate to high likelihood of mortality of sea trout. Norway is adopting a risk-based approach and advising management on what are the likely impacts. The conclusion of this review paper was that this risk assessment has provided the Norwegian Government with the basis on which to take decisions for future development of the Norwegian aquaculture industry.