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Tasmania’s salmon industry faced criticism for delayed response and poor communication during a 14,000-tonne fish die-off in early 2025.
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.
The absence of a formal response plan delayed decisions, leading to fish carcasses and fatty substances washing ashore, sparking public protests and eroding trust.
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.
Environmental advocates call for stricter regulation, industry taxation, and relocating pens from sensitive areas.
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.
The findings are shaping improved coordination and resilience amid growing climate and disease risks.
La industria del salmón de Tasmania se enfrentó a críticas por la respuesta tardía y la mala comunicación durante una muerte de peces de 14,000 toneladas a principios de 2025.