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Is this the end of the debate over salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour?
Tasmania has a long list of emotive, nation-shaping environmental debates. From the Franklin Dam dispute that ultimately set…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/au/68825/
Another top chef has joined the growing call to take Tasmanian salmon off the menu, slamming the industry as “dirty” and raising fresh concerns about its environmental impact.
#tasmaniansalmon #salmonscandal #environmentalimpact #dirtyindustry #saynotosalmon #protectourwaters #sustainablefishing #australiaenvironment #JBSFoods
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
Think twice before you eat that salmon.
Did you know salmon naturally carries over 70 parasites? And if it’s farmed, it’s often exposed to chemicals, antibiotics, and pesticides that can end up in your body.
Wild salmon pick up parasites from their environment, especially in coastal waters near marine mammals. But farmed salmon face even more risks—raised in crowded pens, fed processed meals, and treated with chemicals to prevent disease.
#salmon #foodfacts #healthrisks #MaugeanSkate #TasmanianSalmon #JBSFoods
Did you know? Tasmanian salmon farms generate 6 times more pollution annually than the entire sewage output of Tasmania!
This shocking comparison highlights just how impactful salmon farming can be on our environment. Let's rethink sustainable practices for a healthier planet!
#Sustainability #Tasmania #SalmonFarming #EcoAwareness #MaugeanSkate #Exinct #Polution #JBSFoods
Last month, Tasmania faced an unprecedented crisis as over 5,500 tonnes of dead salmon were sent to waste facilities, according to the Environment Protection Authority. This staggering loss represents about 6% of the industry's annual production.
#Sustainability #SalmonIndustry #Tasmania #EnvironmentalImpact #OceanConservation #JBSFoods #multinationals #selfregulation
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-07/salmon-tasmania-apologises-for-mortality-event/105024028
Dead fish from a mass mortality event have been washing up on some Tasmanian beaches. The Premier has told parliament that salmon companies are officially on notice. #Tasmania #SalmonIndustry #EnvironmentalCrisis #JBSFoods #MaugeanSkate