Judge rejects Cooke's claim that Washington state violated agreements with forced closure of netpen operations

Cooke has lost 330,000 fish from the decision and said it has suffered significant financial harm.

Cooke aquaculture Hope Island, a former salmon farm site in Washington state, was transformed to raise steelhead by the company.
Cooke aquaculture Hope Island, a former salmon farm site in Washington state, was transformed to raise steelhead by the company.Photo: Cooke
Published 12 May 2023, 20:01Updated 12 May 2023, 20:01