Governor Inslee Signs Atlantic Salmon Net Pen Ban, Cooke Says They'll Respect the Law
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Seafood News] by Peggy Parker - March 23, 2018
After a hard-fought battle opposing Washington’s bill to phase-out Atlantic salmon net-pen farming by 2025, which was signed by Governor Jay Inslee yesterday, Cooke Aquaculture Pacific says they will respect the new law.
“While our company and our rural sea farming employees are deeply disappointed by the Governor’s decision to ignore the science and sign the bill, we will certainly respect the wishes of the legislature,” said Joel Richardson, Cooke Aquaculture Pacific’s Vice President of Public Relations.
“Our employees remain our top priority, and Cooke Aquaculture Pacific will continue to ...
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