New Zealand Salmon Farmer Rejected Over Risk To Local Landscape Undercurrent News, July 10, 2014 http://www.undercurrentnews.com/2014/07/10/new-zealand-salmon-farm-rejected-over-risk-to-local-landscape/ New Zealand’s Environment Court has rejected a proposed KPF Investments salmon farm on Pelorus Sounds because it could lower the value of the landscape, reports the Marlborough Express. It also cited the opposition of a Maori neighbor, saying the … Continue reading
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RTE Radio 1, Today with Sean O’Rourke: Salmon Escapes in Bantry Bay
RTE Radio 1, Today with Sean O’Rourke: Salmon Escapes in Bantry Bay 17 April 2014 Brian O’Connoll reports to Sean O’Rourke on the salmon farming, and the escapes in Bantry Bay. To listen to the show: http://www.rte.ie/radio/utils/radioplayer/rteradioweb.html#!rii=9%3A20564822%3A0%3A%3A
Press Release: Consortium of groups meet in Galway to halt expansion plans of salmon farms by B.I.M.
Press Release: Consortium of groups meet in Galway to halt expansion plans of salmon farms by B.I.M. Galway Bay Against Salmon Cages 28 January 2014 A joint meeting of angling and environmental groups from all over Ireland met in the Menlo Park Hotel, Galway on Sunday 26th January to discuss a national strategy to defeat … Continue reading
The Southern Star, 7 Dec 2013: Baffled by enthusiasm of salmon farm endorsement
Baffled by enthusiasm of salmon farm endorsement The Southern Star, Saturday December 7th 2013 IN a properly-functioning democracy, political leaders have to answer to the public for their actions. They resign. But in Ireland the idea of holding public officials accountable for their failure to perform in the way expected of them is considered a … Continue reading
5 Dec 2013: VIDEO Galway Bay Fish Farm Ireland – Eorpa Report
Galway Bay Fish Farm Ireland – Eorpa Report
Galway Independent, 27 Nov 2013: Opportunity to be a Leader in Fish Farm Industry
Opportunity to be a leader in fish farm industry Galway Independent, 27 Nov 2013 In the opinion piece by Jason Whooly of BIM in last week’s paper (‘Time to realise our salmon farming potential’, Wednesday 20 November) hope is expressed that the “local people will see the sense” in what BIM are proposing and will … Continue reading
Letter to the Editor, Galway Independent, 27 Nov 2013: To promote fish farm as job creation scheme is galling
To promote fish farm as job creation scheme is galling Letter to the Editor, Galway Independent, 27 Nov 2013 Dear Editor, I refer to CEO of Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Mr Whooly’s arrogant piece, extolling the virtues of the giant, formerly “Deep Sea”, now “near-off-shore” salmon farms for Galway Bay. He is bemoaning the fact that … Continue reading
Letter to the Editor, Galway Independent: If the king knew what he was eating he’d lose his appetite
Letter to the Editor, Galway Independent: If the king knew what he was eating he’d lose his appetite 25 Sept 2013 Dear Editor, Unlike Mr Roche of the Irish Seafood Producers Group, those of us who oppose the Galway Bay Salmon Cage proposal are believers in free speech, which is why we welcomed his arrogant … Continue reading
Alexandra Morton: Farming – Is it as good as we think?
Salmon Farming – Is it as good as we think? By Alexandra Moreton The argument for farming the oceans goes like this: the human population is growing, we need to maximize food production, humanity has moved from hunting to farming on land and it is time to do the same in the oceans. Prominent marine … Continue reading
Letter to the Editor, Irish Examiner, 23 Aug 2013: Coveney must protect wild salmon
Letter to the Editor, Irish Examiner: Coveney must protect wild salmon Friday, August 23, 2013 Your editorial comment titled “Aran salmon proposal — Report is challenged” (Aug 16) correctly urges Marine Minister Simon Coveney to review all evidence before making a final decision on the BIM application. We suggest that game, set and match must … Continue reading
