Jellyfish situation has been challenging for Grieg
A large influx of string jellyfish in early November has caused increased mortality in several of the salmon farmer's pens at the Vinnalandet site in Finnmark, northern Norway.
In a statement, the company writes that, in order to ensure fish welfare, it immediately started harvesting fish in the most affected pens.
"This slaughtering has been ongoing while continuously assessing the situation for the fish and the development of jellyfish influx. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority has been continuously informed and has also visited the site on two occasions to gain insight into the situation for the fish and how the employees are working with measures," the company writes.
In a letter dated December 6, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority announced that the remaining pens must also be slaughtered, which is in line with the company's own assessments.
The challenges at Vinnalandet were communicated at Grieg's third quarter presentation on November 27, and according to the company, the decision will not affect the harvest guidance given then.
"The situation at Vinnalandet has been challenging, and I want to commend the employees who have worked long days for a month to take care of the fish and implement necessary measures," says regional director Vidar Nikolaisen.
