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Oxygen levels in the deep waters of several fjords on Norway's west coast have fallen by around 15 percent over the past 30 years, according to a new government report. The main causes are climate change and nutrient waste from fish farming, agriculture, wastewater, and industry. One-third of the decline is attributed to climate-related warming,...

Newly released government data revealed that Huon Aquaculture used 96.4% of the underwater explosives deployed against seals in the last half of 2024. The underwater explosives, called 'seal crackers' in the industry, produce a loud noise and a flash of light. The salmon industry has used more than 145,000 explosive devices in Tasmanian waters...

John Whittington, the newly-appointed CEO of Salmon Tasmania, will fail just as Luke Martin failed, just as Sue Grau and Julian Amos failed, because you cannot defend the indefensible.

Famous seafood business Mures has removed Tasmanian salmon from its menus, saying the current spotlight on the industry has brought pressure from customers. Mures Tasmania has three restaurants and a fishmongers at Victoria Dock in Hobart.

Another great day, another great rally. Several hundred protesters dressed in red have rallied at Nubeena on the Tasman Peninsula against recently passed laws designed to protect Tasmania's salmon industry. They were addressed by leading campaigners including Peter George, Alistair Allan, Craig Garland and Nick McKim.

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