Alaska salmon fishermen, lawmakers bristle at plan to allow fish farming

'Our governor doesn't really support the Alaskan seafood industry from a position of strength and sustainability. Never really has.'

If approved, the legislation would permit land-based finfish farming. It would, however, prohibit the farming of pink, chum, sockeye, coho, chinook and Atlantic salmon. — If approved, the legislation would permit land-based finfish farming. It would, however, prohibit the farming of pink, chum, sockeye, coho, chinook and Atlantic salmon.Photo: Ronalda Angasan

Published 24 February 2025, 19:58Updated 25 February 2025, 16:52

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