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Shocking Revelation: Tasmania's Salmon Farms at Risk for Years
As early as 2017, scientists warned the Tasmanian government about the catastrophic risk of disease wiping out fish in salmon farms. Their advice? Strengthen biosecurity measures to protect the industry.
But instead of acting, the government—under pressure from the salmon industry—weakened standards and handed out exemptions to the new biosecurity program.
Now, the consequences are unfolding. Why weren't warnings heeded? #Tasmania #SalmonFarming #BiosecurityFail #lobbying #JBSFoods