Aquaculture

'We want our fish to be wild': Alaska congressman floats new bill to block offshore aquaculture

The lawmaker said residents of the state are opposed to 'hatchery fisheries' in the state, and wants to get to the bottom of the decline of some wild salmon species.

Alaska lawmaker Don Young addressed keeping finfish aquaculture out of the state during a virtual hearing held July 29, 2021.
Alaska lawmaker Don Young addressed keeping finfish aquaculture out of the state during a virtual hearing held July 29, 2021.Foto: US Congress
Published 29 July 2021, 20:46Updated 30 July 2021, 11:57
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