Aquatic Nuisance Project
Fact Sheet

Species: Atlantic Salmon

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(Salmo salar)

Introduced through planned and unplanned escapes from fish farms

ANS Examples

European Green Crab

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(Carcinus maenas)

Native distribution is along the coasts of the North and Baltic Seas. Potential competitors for the food sources of native fish and bird species.