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More than 150,000 underwater explosives used to deter seals at Tasmanian salmon farms since 2016
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PUBLISHEDSep 21, 2026, 3:00 PM
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Salmon companies operating in Tasmanian marine areas deployed almost 1,800 explosives in first half of 2026, government figures reveal Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More than 150,000 underwater explosives have been used to deter seals at Tasmanian salmon farms since 2016, according to new government data.
Department of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE Tas) data released last week…
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