Undercover Investigation Exposes Allegations of Cruel Treatment in Maine’s Salmon Farming Industry

Rebecca Stone, Science Editor
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Recent revelations from an undercover investigation have raised serious concerns about animal welfare practices at Cooke Aquaculture’s salmon hatchery in Bingham, Maine. The footage, released by the advocacy group Animal Outlook, appears to depict shocking instances of fish being subjected to brutal treatment, reinforcing fears regarding the burgeoning aquaculture industry and its implications for both animal welfare and environmental sustainability.

Disturbing Footage Sparks Outrage

The covertly recorded video, captured between September and December last year, reveals disturbing scenes of employees at the Cooke hatchery using metal

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Rebecca Stone is a science editor with a background in molecular biology and a passion for science communication. After completing a PhD at Imperial College London, she pivoted to journalism and has spent 11 years making complex scientific research accessible to general audiences. She covers everything from space exploration to medical breakthroughs and climate science.
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