Washington state has a deep cultural and economic connection to salmon. It is more than just a food; it is a symbol of the Pacific Northwest’s natural heritage. This is why the rise of large-scale, open-water fish farming, known as aquaculture, has become a source of intense controversy and consumer backlash in the state. Shoppers are now calling for boycotts of one specific product: farmed Atlantic salmon. They argue that this product threatens the health of Washington’s native wild salmon populations.
