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Surfers protest over Petuna fish farm proposal

Concerned residents swim out in protest of fish farms in the North-West. Pictures by Meg Whitfield/ Supplied from Sally Collins/The Advocate

(AUSTRALIA, 6/29/2021)

The following is an excerpt from an article published by The Advocate:

"Surf, not salmon" was the message from Coasters on the weekend, as concerned residents took part in an anti-fish farm paddle out at Stanley.

The protest was particularly targeted at towards Petuna's proposed North-West salmon farm plans, which have been brought under extra scrutiny following t... (More Info)

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