Understanding the Tasmanian salmon saga

Leon Compton, host of ABC Radio Tasmania Mornings, dives into the turbulent waters of the Tasmanian salmon farming saga. He highlights a recent bacterial outbreak that wiped out over 5,500 tonnes of salmon, igniting public health worries and triggering intense community backlash. Compton examines the environmental concerns, particularly the impact on local ecosystems like the endangered Morgian skate, and the political tensions as the industry faces scrutiny ahead of the federal election. Ethics of salmon consumption also come into play, urging listeners to weigh their choices carefully.