Gironde: Prefecture approves controversial mega salmon farm project

The closed-circuit mega salmon farm project in Le Verdon-sur-Mer has been approved.

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The Gironde prefecture imposes strict environmental conditions for this first in France.

Local and environmental groups announce legal challenges against the decision.

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