Aquaculture advocates fear Washington ban could set a precedent
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The Washington State Board of Natural Resources voted to uphold a ban on all commercial aquaculture in state waters and advocates say this puts the future of the aquaculture industry in the region at risk.
- Seyitan Moritiwon, Associate editor
 
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