There are serious concerns about the potential impacts of the planned expansion of salmon farming into Tasmania's Storm Bay, including impacts on the natural, community and economic values of the region.
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The Australia Institute reports that the economic benefit of the salmon industry to Tasmania is weighted strongly against its environmental and social impacts. Yet it accounts for just 1% of jobs in the state.
A scientific report for Environment Tasmania shows high levels of pollution in the headwaters of the Derwent and Florentine rivers, downstream from two salmon hatcheries.
In September 2018 Seachoice published a report which reviewed how well the world's fish farming industry conforms to the standards of its own Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).
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01/01/2018
We represent communities fighting to end the destructive practices of multinational Atlantic salmon producers in Tasmania's vulnerable public waterways.
