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

Government data shows Tasmanian salmon companies used 150,488 underwater explosive devices to deter seals from farms since 2016, including almost 1,800 in the first half of 2026. Huon Aquaculture accounted for 1,126 of the latest total, while four fur seals died during that period.

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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 15:00Original