Brutal cold snap wipes out 100,000 fish at Canada land-based farm

Extreme weather caused a power outage, and the farm's generator failed, according to the company.

The company estimated it lost 95,000 to 100,000 fish worth at least CAD 600,000. — The company estimated it lost 95,000 to 100,000 fish worth at least CAD 600,000.Photo: Pisciculture Acadienne

Rachel Sapin

Published 7 February 2023, 21:58Updated 8 February 2023, 19:04

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