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Underwater Explosives Used to Deter Seals at Tasmanian Salmon Farms

Updated 2026-09-21 15:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Salmon companies in Tasmania have deployed over 150,000 underwater explosives since 2016 to deter seals from their farms. Government figures reveal the scale of this controversial practice.

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More than 150,000 underwater explosives used to deter seals at Tasmanian salmon farms since 2016

Salmon companies operating in Tasmanian marine areas deployed almost 1,800 explosives in first half of 2026, government figures revealGet our breaking news email, free

2026-09-21 15:00 UTC