First isolation, identification and characterisation of Tenacibaculum maritimum in Norway, isolated from diseased farmed sea lice cleaner fish Cyclopterus lumpus L

This is the first isolation of Tenacibaculum maritimum in Norway and in lumpsuckers, a major aquaculture pathogen worldwide. There is a need for increased knowledge of the biological challenges facing cultured lumpsuckers, as this species is being used in increasing number by the Norwegian salmon industry.