About this condition
Highly contagious marine parasite causing white cysts and respiratory distress.
What is Marine White Spot?
Saltwater equivalent of freshwater ich.
Highly contagious marine parasite causing white cysts and respiratory distress.
Category
Parasite
Helps you quickly understand whether this is a parasite, viral issue, water quality problem or wider management topic.
Severity
🟠 High risk
Use alongside EA guidance and your own fishery rules to decide next steps.
Notifiable?
No – but still monitor closely
Always follow the latest EA advice on notifiable fish diseases.
Linked species
68 species
Used to surface this guidance directly inside the Clubnest Species Guide.
Highly contagious marine parasite causing white cysts and respiratory distress.
Saltwater equivalent of freshwater ich.
If you suspect this condition, see unusual fish behaviour, or witness a pollution incident at your waters, you must contact the Environment Agency immediately. Quick reporting protects your fishery and prevents further fish mortalities.
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