Advisory for BURDOCK COVE, Newfoundland & Labrador

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BURDOCK COVE

Type: Water Quality Advisory  -  Active

Issued: 7/20/2025

Details:

Water Quality - Approximately 17,600 salmon died at a fish farming site on Newfoundlands south coast. The cause is being attributed to a period of increased water temperatures in association with decreased oxygen levels. The incident happened on July 20 and was reported on Monday July 29 to the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association.