In total, samples from 30 salmon have been sent for genetic analysis. Of these, ten fish have been confirmed as farmed salmon, meaning 20 were found to be wild. The farmed salmon were caught in Haukadals river, Hrútafjarðar river, Vatnsdals river, Blanda, Reykjadals river in Borgarfjörður, and Miðfjarðar river. Samples from three salmon are currently undergoing genetic analysis.

Tracing of the confirmed farmed salmon is ongoing, and results still indicate a common origin for nine salmon from Dýrafjörður. It appears that one confirmed farmed salmon has a different origin, and an investigation into the origin of that fish is underway. The three institutions continue to collaborate on the investigation and will provide information as further results become available.

It remains important to monitor closely whether more salmon with farmed characteristics appear in rivers, and anglers are specifically asked to be vigilant for signs of farmed origin in caught salmon. Further information about characteristics of farmed fish can be seen in an image from the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute.

If a salmon with farmed characteristics is caught, the angler is requested to deliver the fish whole to the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute for research and genetic analysis.