The US state of Alaska could be about to end its long-standing ban on fish farming – but only within strict limitations.

If signed into law, HB 111 wouldn’t allow salmon farming, but it would allow the farming of “any bony fish belonging to the osteichthyes class.” ...

Dunleavy responded to fears over the bill in a video, doubling down on his assertion that it would not open opportunities for salmon farming.

Under current state law, finfish farming is prohibited except for private nonprofit salmon hatcheries. The bill would authorize the commissioner of the Department of Fish and Game, in consultation ...