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Dead Fish Sparks Toxic Algae Suspicion

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NORWAY - Toxic algae blooms are suspected in Nordland following the report of 550 tons of dead famed salmon over the last ten days.

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The fish deaths were first detected in a plant in Srfold.

Last weekend, dead fish were also noted in a facility in Tysfjord.

Fisheries authorities are urging farmers in the area to keep a watchful eye on the situation, in case of the spread of any harmful algal growth.

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