Aquaculture

Washington netpen removal timeline is still 'impossible to achieve without safety risks' says Cooke permit coordinator

Cooke's accelerated clean out of its Hope Island farm 'creates undue strain on the small farm crew, risks physically exhausting that crew, and potentially increases the risk of an accident,' Bright explained.

Cooke employee says Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz is creating a potentially dangerous situation for its employees by requiring the removal of the company's Hope Island salmon farm site in Washington state by April of next year.
Cooke employee says Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz is creating a potentially dangerous situation for its employees by requiring the removal of the company's Hope Island salmon farm site in Washington state by April of next year.Photo: Cooke
Published 28 December 2022, 20:49Updated 28 December 2022, 20:58
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