Tasmania Salmon Farming Loses Public Trust

0:00Hey, it's Cory with the story, with Sydney News today, your city, your news, every day. A new report from Australia's National Science Agency reveals that Tasmania's salmon farming industry has lost much of its strong community backing. For decades from 1986 to 2015, it enjoyed an enviable social license, meaning broad public approval. But a survey of 931 Tasmanians this year shows a big shift, with salmon farming now viewed as a top threat to the marine environment. The study, conducted in April 2025, reached out to diverse groups like government workers, scientists, fishers, tourism operators, advocacy groups, water users, and the public. Researchers found negative opinions across nearly all these groups, except those working directly in aquaculture. Meanwhile, perceptions of the industry's economic benefits have actually improved, as people recognize its role in jobs and growth. Here surveys in 2021 showed more support, but attitudes soured among scientists and

1:02officials since then. Advocacy groups, water enthusiasts, and tourism folks rated salmon farming as their biggest worry, citing issues with sustainability and governance. The report notes this trend started around 2015 amid growing concerns. Authors say rebuilding trust will take long-term efforts in transparency, better environmental practices, and real community engagement. The time surveys during Com periods, to avoid bias from specific events like disease outbreaks or antibiotic use debates. According to the experts, no single controversy explains the lasting negativity. Sam and industry leaders insist they follow some of the world's strictest rules, backed by top science and practices. They highlight support from thousands of jobs tied to the sector. Conservation is, however, say the findings confirmed trust has hit bottom, while some politicians expect many locals still back the economic. Powerhouse. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Headphones in a pillow.

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