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About 400,000 Salmon Dead Across Three Fish Farms in Newfoundland
Mowi Canada East reports loss of about 23% of Atlantic salmon inventory at three farms due to oxygen-poor water rising to the surface, a rare natural event.
- Mowi Canada East confirmed a mortality event that killed about 400,000 salmon at three fish farms near Harbour Breton, Newfoundland by September 5, 2025.
- The fish deaths were caused by an oceanographic event in which colder, oxygen-depleted water from deeper layers rose to the surface, creating unfavorable conditions for the fish.
- The affected sites held about 1.71 million salmon, making the loss represent roughly 23 percent of the Atlantic salmon inventory at those farms.
- In a Facebook post on September 4, Mowi stated that it cannot yet confirm the precise number of fish deaths and highlighted that it has met all reporting obligations.
- The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries is working closely with Mowi to investigate the incident, which marks a significant biological and financial setback.
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Mowi confirms 400,000 salmon lost, points to rare ocean event
Mowi Canada East confirms 400,000 salmon lost in Newfoundland mortality event Mowi Canada East has confirmed an abnormal mortality event at three of its marine sites in Newfoundland, with early estimates suggesting losses of around 400,000 salmon. The incident occurred at the company’s Broad Cove (AQ#1045), Harvey Hill East (AQ#991) and Harvey Hill South (AQ#1121) [...]
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