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More than 5,500 tonnes of dead salmon dumped amid Tasmania's largest-ever losses

In February, over 5,500 tonnes of dead salmon were dumped in Tasmania, marking unprecedented losses due to warmer waters, according to the Environment Protection Authority's Acting Chief Executive Cindy Ong.
Cindy Ong stated that the massive fish deaths accounted for about 6 percent of Tasmania's annual salmon production.
Multiple disposal facilities were found non-compliant with regulations, prompting the regulator to potentially take enforcement action, as per Ms. Ong.
Independent Braddon MP Craig Garland expressed horror over the mass fish deaths, indicating that community sentiment may be shifting against the salmon industry.

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The Epoch Times

Over 5,500 Tonnes of Dead Salmon Waste Recorded in Tasmania

Over 5,500 tonnes of salmon mortality waste were recorded across Tasmania in February, accounting for 6 percent of the state’s annual production. February’s data reveals a significant uptick in salmon deaths, primarily attributed to an endemic bacterium and warmer waters. Tasmania’s Chief Veterinary Officer stated that the increased mortality event in the lower D’Entrecasteaux Channel was largely due to the bacterium Piscirickettsia salmonis (P.…

3 days ago·New York, United States

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Newcastle Herald

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Animal welfare probe amid mass salmon farm deaths

An animal welfare body is investigating an aquaculture company operating in southern Tasmania, where more than 5500 tonnes...

4 days ago·Newcastle, Australia

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ABC Australia

More than 5,500 tonnes of dead salmon dumped amid Tasmania's largest-ever losses

With Tasmania's salmon companies reeling from unprecedented losses due to disease and warm weather, the industry is told it will face investigation by the Environment Protection Authority.

6 days ago·Australia

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SBS News

Animal welfare investigation launched into Tasmanian salmon farming

The welfare investigation follows mass deaths of farmed salmon in Tasmania in recent weeks due to a bacterial disease.

6 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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The Canberra Times

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Animal welfare probe after live salmon sealed in bins

Footage from an aquaculture farm in southern Tasmania has shown live salmon being sealed in bins amid mass...

6 days ago·Canberra, Australia

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Pearls and Irritations

Environment: Albanese sacrifices the marine environment for Tasmanian votes

Prime minister showers salmon farmers with treats despite the environmental destruction and massive salmon deaths. Nations have opportunities during 2025 to improve ocean health. Exponential increases in global battery storage capacity. People alive today have produced most of the world’s greenhouse gases. Albanese helps salmon farmers destroy Tasmanian harbours The serious environmental problems caused by Continue reading »

4 days ago

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