Troubled land-based salmon farming project asks Maine regulators to suspend permits so it can address legal battles

At this point, Nordic Aquafarms does not appear to have any way to complete the project without major legal intervention that would extend the project for years.

Opponents in Maine have successfully kept Nordic Aquafarms mired in legal battles since the project was announced in 2018. Pictured above: Local Citizens for SMART Growth documented protestors outside of Nordic Aquafarms' storefront in 2018.
Opponents in Maine have successfully kept Nordic Aquafarms mired in legal battles since the project was announced in 2018. Pictured above: Local Citizens for SMART Growth documented protestors outside of Nordic Aquafarms' storefront in 2018.Photo: Local Citizens for SMART Growth
Published 12 April 2023, 01:48Updated 12 April 2023, 13:17