Virus myths and facts
Salmon Farm Science, Apr 19, 2012
We have seen a lot of irresponsible myths, half-truths and falsehoods this week spreading around the various stories and comments about the “new” virus purportedly found in farmed salmon.
Sadly, most reporters covering this story seem too lazy to ask good questions or research the science for themselves, content instead to craft scary-sounding stories about viruses and possible health scares, because it gets eyeballs on screens and pages.
There are a few things we need to set straight, and hopefully this will be helpful to people who are trying to understand the issue, including the media.
To Read more:
- Basic facts about ocean viruses
- Basic facts about HSMI
- Basic facts about ISA
- Basic facts about testing for viruses
- Myths and Facts
Go to Salmon Farm Science at: http://salmonfarmscience.com/2012/04/19/virus-myths-and-facts/
