Cooke Aquaculture granted critical permit allowing it to stock controversial Washington State farm

The approval comes four years after an escape prompted Washington State to ban Atlantic salmon farming, forcing the Canadian giant to find alternatives to continue operating.

Cooke aquaculture has received state approval to transfer and stock rainbow trout at its Hope Island site.
Cooke aquaculture has received state approval to transfer and stock rainbow trout at its Hope Island site.Foto: Cooke
Published 6 August 2021, 16:02Updated 6 August 2021, 16:47