More than 150,000 underwater explosives used to deter seals at Tasmanian salmon farms since 2016

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Since 2016, more than 150,000 underwater explosives have been used at Tasmanian salmon farms to deter seals, with almost 1,800 deployed in the first half of 2026 alone. This data was recently released by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment in Tasmania.

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 revealed salmon companies directed almost 1,800 underwater explosives at seals at fish farms in the first half of 2026. Continue reading...