Disease is still regarded as a major constraint to aquaculture production globally, says Sandra Adams from the University of Stirling, which is why more research is required.
A group of researchers (Christina Sommerville, Rod Wootten, James Bron, Andrew Shinn) from the University of Stirling look at past and recent sea lice research.
Salmon lice are a continuing problem for the salmon industry worldwide. Which is why researchers at SINTEF, the largest independent research organisation in Scandinavia, is looking at farming wrasse to control lice.