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Florfenicol: Broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat Piscirickettsia salmonis.
Emergency permit allowed usage at a scale exceeding Norway’s salmon industry benchmarks.
Detected in surrounding waters and non-target species, including abalone, rock lobster, flathead, and school sharks.
Oxytetracycline (OTC): Classified by the World Health Organization as a “highly important” antibiotic for human health.
Used by some operators in hatcheries without public disclosure.
Overuse linked to antimicrobial resistance and potential human health concerns.