Whirling disease, known for decimating salmon and trout populations, has been detected in B.C. for the first time. Caused by the parasite Myxobolus&nbsp;cerebralis, it can kill up to 90 percent of young salmon and trout in affected bodies of water.

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Whirling disease, known for decimating salmon and trout populations, has been detected in B.C. for the first time. Caused by the parasite Myxobolus cerebralis, it can ...{ai:summary}Whirling disease, caused by the parasite Myxobolus cerebralis, has been found in B.C. It can devastate salmon and trout populations, killing up to 90% of young fish. #environment

Whirling Disease Detected in B.C. For The First Time

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