Maine rejects application for massive closed-containment salmon farm, throwing project into limbo

State officials cited issues with the company's salmon egg supplier as the reason for the permit rejection.

Keith Decker, CEO of American Aquafarms and investor in Blue Harvest Fisheries and West Coast Salmon.
Keith Decker, CEO of American Aquafarms and investor in Blue Harvest Fisheries and West Coast Salmon.Photo: Blue Harvest Fisheries
Published 20 April 2022, 22:31Updated 21 April 2022, 13:16
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