Environment Tasmania recently appeared on the Four Corners investigation into intensive salmon farming in Tasmania waters. The show included interviews with scientists and industry leaders who raised concerns about the sustainability of Tassal’s production in Macquarie Harbour and their plans to expand into high value conservation, fishing and tourism areas on Tasmania’s pristine east coast. The show also raised concerns about the money exchanged between both Tassal and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Tassal and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as part of a process that has allowed Tassal to feature the logo of both organisations on their products, to communicate to consumers that Tassal’s salmon is, apparently, sustainably farmed.  

Watch the Four Corners investigation into industrial salmon farming here: http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/stories/2016/10/31/4564542.htm