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"When environmental groups take aim at U.S. aquaculture and hatcheries, I hope you are reminded of how important it is to be empowered to tell the true blue story. Industry cannot afford to sit back and let outside voices dominate the narrative."

Jean Ko Din, Editor

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Columbia River hatcheries face third lawsuit from environmental groups

U.S. federal hatcheries along the Columbia River in Washington and Oregon are the subject of legal action again, the third time in a decade from environmental groups citing Endangered Species Act violations.

Quebec earmarks $500K for AquaBoreal salmon RAS project

The Quebec government is putting up to CA$500,000 behind AquaBoreal to support the first phase of its land-based salmon project in Baie-Trinité, Que.

Poseidon secures $20M to scale fish welfare tech worldwide

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