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Salmon farming a risk for marine life

July 20, 2023July 28, 2023adminLeave a Comment

For several years concerns have been raised about Tasmania’s salmon farming industry and the impact it is having on the state’s coastal wildlife. With the Tasmanian government’s long-term Salmon Industry Plan due to be released in May, several leading scientists and professionals have spoken out about the viability of the industry’s plans for expansion. Members […]

The ballooning problem of plastics

May 20, 2019June 4, 2019adminLeave a Comment

A growing awareness about the extent of plastic debris in the world’s oceans has prompted a number of studies into its impact on marine life. Graphic images of the stomach contents of dead turtles, fish, and seabirds have all suggested marine animals regularly ingest decaying bits of plastic, with lethal consequences. A collaborative study led […]