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Farmed salmon are deaf and now we know why - C C - Oct 6, 2017 https://knowridge.com/2017/10/farmed-salmon-are-deaf-and-now-we-know-why/ EXCERPT: [...] Although fish senses aren’t usually a consideration when they’re on a plate, researchers now know that deafness in farmed salmon is due to a deformity in the ear, caused by accelerated growth in aquaculture. The findings, published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, raise significant welfare issues and may also explain the poor survival of farmed hatchlings in conservation programs.... MORE: https://knowridge.com/2017/10/farmed-salmon-are-deaf-and-now-we-know-why/