The possibility of offshore salmon farming in US waters just got a big boost

A new framework proposes the end of a prohibition on farmed-raised salmon in federal waters.

Blue Water Fisheries, which has proposed an offshore fish farm off of New England federal waters is working with Innovasea on the plan. Picutred above: an Innovasea seastation in Panama. — Blue Water Fisheries, which has proposed an offshore fish farm off of New England federal waters is working with Innovasea on the plan. Picutred above: an Innovasea seastation in Panama.Photo: Innovasea

Rachel Sapin

Published 20 April 2023, 22:22Updated 20 April 2023, 23:24

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