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flag Tasmania’s salmon industry faced criticism for delayed response and poor communication during a 14,000-tonne fish die-off in early 2025.

flag A report by Tasmania’s Environment Protection Authority reveals the salmon farming industry failed to promptly share accurate information during a January to April 2025 die-off of over 14,000 tonnes of farmed salmon caused by the bacterial disease P. salmonis rickettsia, worsened by a summer water warming event. flag The absence of a formal response plan delayed decisions, leading to fish carcasses and fatty substances washing ashore, sparking public protests and eroding trust. flag The report criticized poor communication, preparedness, and waste management, recommending 10 reforms including a potential code of practice for mortality events, though critics say the changes are inadequate. flag Environmental advocates call for stricter regulation, industry taxation, and relocating pens from sensitive areas. flag The industry highlights advancements in vaccines, feeding, and protective technologies like the jellyfish bubble curtain, and awaits federal approval for controlled use of the antibiotic Florfenicol. flag The findings are shaping improved coordination and resilience amid growing climate and disease risks.

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