The Troubling Cost of Salmon

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According to the New York Times, land-based aquaculture for farm-raised salmon stands to upend an industry plagued by environmental concerns.

Question:

  1. What have been some of the most critical issues that have developed within the salmon farming industry?
  2. How can the farm raised problems impact the wild-raised salmon?
  3. Where does salmon rank as far as most popular seafood in the U.S.?
  4. What are the environmental issues associated with ocean-based salmon farms?

Source: Clark, M. (2023). The Salmon on Your Plate Has a Troubling Cost. These Farms Offer Hope. The New York Times, Oct. 16 (Retrievable online at https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/16/dining/farm-raised-salmon-sustainability.html)