‘Apocalyptic’: dead crabs litter beaches in north-east England

‘Apocalyptic’: dead crabs litter beaches in north-east England

An investigation is under way into why thousands of dead crabs and lobsters are washing up on the Tees estuary and neighbouring north-east beaches in recent weeks. Countless crustaceans have been found, with Marske and Saltburn said to be experiencing particularly high numbers, and the first sightings reported in early October in Seaton Carew, Redcar […]

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Tasmanian salmon industry used more than 2,400 anti-seal explosives in three months

Tasmanian salmon industry used more than 2,400 anti-seal explosives in three months

The Tasmanian salmon industry used more than 2,400 underwater explosives against seals in the last quarter, with Huon Aquaculture reporting the death of two seals on its leases. Department of Natural Resources and Environment data disclosed under Right to Information laws show Huon Aquaculture used 1,887 explosives in the three months to the end of […]

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Huon Aquaculture accounts for 75% of seal deaths at Tasmanian salmon farms in past year

Huon Aquaculture accounts for 75% of seal deaths at Tasmanian salmon farms in past year

Huon Aquaculture accounted for the deaths of at least three-quarters of seals killed at Tasmanian salmon farms since the start of last year, with new data showing the company released more than 8,000 underwater explosives aimed at scaring the seals. Government data released in response to a right-to-information request revealed Huon Aquaculture, now owned by […]

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