Concerns for Sound community over proposed salmon farms

Eight proposed salmon farms in an area where aquaculture is now banned, is causing major concern for the communities of Sound in New Zealand. An eco tourism operator has come out saying that the communities should get together to talk about the proposed site for eight new salmon farms. The company that has applied to build these farms is New Zealand's King Salmon. Tui Nature Reserve owner Brian Plaisier said he had grave concerns over the speed at which King Salmon's application was likely to be processed. He went on to say, "We're asking decision-makers to be very careful about the future of the Sounds. If there's going to be a positive outcome for King Salmon's application then we see there being a lot more following suit". Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers.