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IHN virus: low risk to wild salmon

Thu, 2012-05-31

With all the news about IHN virus, many people -- including us -- are concerned about any potential risks the virus poses to wild salmon. 

However, history and science shows that this virus, which is naturally found in wild salmon from Alaska to California, is low risk to wild salmon. 

We have posted a fact sheet exploring the history and science of IHN virus, it is available in our Sustainability Facts section