Fish Farm Failure: How a Salmon Disaster Unfolded in the San Juan Islands

In August 2017, a net-pen collapse at Cooke Aquaculture’s fish farm near Cypress Island released over 260,000 non-native Atlantic salmon into Puget Sound. This incident led to an investigation by state agencies, including the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and prompted local fishermen to catch the escaped fish. Authorities reported that the fish farm’s … Read more

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Karim Ul Hasan, the founder of FishingandFish.Com, is a seasoned fish enthusiast with a deep-seated passion for the aquatic world. His expertise spans from understanding fish species to mastering fishing techniques. Hasan's mission is to share his knowledge, inspire appreciation for aquatic life, and promote sustainable fishing. When he's not contributing to FishingandFish.Com, he's often by the water, enjoying the thrill of fishing.

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