Sea lice reporting

Cermaq counts lice on a weekly basis in order to meet and exceed Aquaculture license requirements and ensure the health and welfare of the fish in our care and of surrounding wild salmon. 

Timely and accurate identification and enumeration is important for a few reasons:

• Provide a clear picture of the sea lice status on our fish.
• Sea lice trends aid in determining the best approach for managing levels.
• Help determine if a treatment is necessary and how soon it should be done.

How does Cermaq report their Sea Lice counts?

• All sea lice sampling counts are reported to DFO.