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Organisations unite against florfenicol use in Tasmanian salmon farms

A trio of organisations has joined forces to oppose the use of florfenicol in Tasmanian waters.

The Tasmanian Rock Lobster Council, Tasmanian Abalone Council and Tasmanian Commercial Divers Association have voiced their concern about the antibiotic.

Uncovering the Hard Truths About Salmon Farming

When Alessandro Bocconcelli first traveled to the Los Lagos region in southern Chile in 2014, he was captivated by its immense beauty. Located adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the Chilean Patagonia, the region includes a large internal sea surrounded by enormous swaths of untouched wilderness. It is home to an abundance of marine life, including the blue whale.
But it has also been the subject of controversy due to the influx of salmon farming in the area.

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