A U.S. Federal Court in Washington ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ permit for finfish aquaculture in federal waters is unlawful. The court found that the Corps failed to fully assess the environmental risks of finfish farming and violated federal laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act. Environmental groups, represented by the Center for Food Safety, challenged the permit in 2022, citing the potential harm to marine ecosystems. The ruling blocks the permit system, introduced in 2021, and is seen as a victory for efforts to protect marine life and ecosystems from industrial aquaculture.
