Draft rules for Tasmanian salmon industry provide fewer protections than those in place, critics say

One scientist says the proposed new regulations "provide less protection and less clarity than the existing standards". (Supplied: Tassal)

New environmental standards proposed for the Tasmanian fish farming industry have been described as "half baked" and weaker than the ones already in place. 

Louise Cherrie is an environmental management specialist and a former member of the Tasmanian Marine Farming Planning Review Panel, which approves new salmon farming leases.