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homeostasis3434 t1_jdav2qm wrote

I feel like the impacts of fish farming is kind of overblown to be honest. Especially in this case, the facility is comprised of indoor tanks and is treating the discharged wastewater so nutrient loading that could degrade water quality won't be an issue.

I think dams have a much bigger impact on our marine ecosystem than fish farms.

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hike_me t1_jdawtjf wrote

People in the area could use more job opportunities

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Awright122 t1_jdczebp wrote

Aquaculture is likely the future as the Gulf gets warmer and warmer. Big fan.

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AEKDBull t1_jdcw433 wrote

Context for those of us not up on the happenings in Jonesport.

The building has been approved for pre-construction but is being challenged by Sierra Club and others. It looks to be moving through the process and getting by all the appeals but these things take time as it will likely go to court next after getting through Planning and Appeals Boards locally.

The site is huge and the detailed drawings are very interesting.

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bubba1819 t1_jdf4o3b wrote

One thing for people to know as well, is that both buildings are being built on an old blueberry field so the company doesn’t need to clear much woodland. Which is a win IMO

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EdSmelly t1_jdc7tlk wrote

What’s a kingfish and where is jonesport…? 🤔

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intent107135048 t1_jdccwbx wrote

People in the area don’t want change, but they want help only on their own terms.

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bubba1819 t1_jdf4amx wrote

Some not all. Many people want the fish farm. The town voted a 2-1 ratio for the fish farm when people against tried to have a moratorium on it.

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