Your questions, answered
Is salmon toxic?
It wouldn’t be safe to eat if it was toxic. So, no. Atlantic salmon has a unique nutritional profile which makes it one of the richest natural sources of long chain omega-3 fats. Salmon decreases the risk of heart disease. The World Health Organization advises...
Are you going to fill Storm Bay with nets?
No, it would be literally impossible. Storm bay is an enormous waterway and is one of the roughest aquaculture farming areas in the world. Storm Bay is the answer to offshore expansion, which is what the public have asked for. Tasmanian salmon companies have been...
Do you dump antibiotics into the ocean?
It would be inhumane to not treat fish when they are sick. We treat them under the supervision of a Vet and in line with strict fish health and welfare policies set out by the EPA. Antibiotic use is a last resort. Antibiotics are never included in our aquaculture...
Why is salmon farming unregulated?
It is regulated, to the max. There are over 40 laws currently in place to regulate environmental impact of Tasmania’s salmon industry. These regulations, and our reporting requirements, are significantly stricter than any other industry in this State. The Tasmanian...
How do you feel when activists criticise what you do?
Angry. Tired. Upset. The people who work on the water are passionate about the ocean. Criticism about the industry is a direct attack on our people and usually comes from activists or groups who don’t really know all the facts, or they choose to ignore the facts....
Are fish swimming in their own filth?
Yuk, no way. They would get sick. The maximum stocking density of Atlantic Salmon in any Tasmanian farm is 15 kg per cubic metre, and most farms choose to stock at a much lower rate than this. An animal would not thrive if swimming around in filth. Nets are kept...
Are you an environmentalist?
We all are and if not, should be. Lets take a look at our carbon footprint.Fish farming provides better environmental outcomes than other forms of protein production. Salmon is a very carbon friendly source of protein. WWF estimate that in terms of carbon...
Do you eat salmon?
You should, it is healthy and delicious.Try BBQ Salmon Skewers 30 minutes | Serves 4 Ingredients:700g salmon fillet, bones and skin removed1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon freshly...
Is salmon part chicken?
Is a cow part grass? No. Salmon is Salmon. Our feed includes poultry by-products that are ground down and dried into a protein flour. The flour is a part of our formulated fish pellets. Over the past 35 years, the industry has actively worked to increase the level...
Do you dye the salmons flesh pink?
How would you even do that? All salmon, whether they are wild or farmed, get their signature flesh colour from their diet, from the presence of antioxidants called carotenoids, which are vital for healthy muscle growth and egg production. Yep, carotenoids, just...