Kitchen getting crowded at BC Seafood Festival
BC Seafood Festival to showcase over 40 local, national and international chefs By Samantha McLeod SeaWestNews The kitchen is getting crowded at the 12th annual…
Employees help Cermaq achieve new salmon milestone
Cermaq thanks employees for helping it get Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s (ASC) salmon standards By SeaWestNews Thanks to the hard work and commitment from employees, more…
Ottawa funds to energize B.C. seafood production
Funding will enhance B.C.’s reputation for sustainable aquaculture and fishery practices says Lana Popham, BC Minister of Agriculture By Taz Bacchus SeaWestNews Ottawa has announced…
Sustainable salmon farming in British Columbia
Put salmon farms in land-based fish tanks. This is an online demand we see quite often in the comments sections of SeaWestNews Facebook page. By…
Why the world needs more aquaculture
Significant increase in demand predicted for farmed salmon and other aquaculture products by leading European experts and a new report By Fabian Dawson SeaWestNews The…
Opinion: If we want to keep eating fish we need to farm it — responsibly
By Jeremy Dunn The B.C. Salmon Farmers Association recently held community meetings in Campbell River and Nanaimo — two centres of our industry in this…
Credibility not on the menu for these BC chefs
Would these BC chefs be okay if food critics reviewed their restaurants without having eaten there? By Fabian Dawson SeaWestNews This week, the anti-fish farm…
A common vision to protect wild salmon
B.C. government releases advisory council report on salmon aquaculture By Fabian Dawson SeaWestNews A B.C. government panel’s report on aquaculture underscores the need for salmon…
Skuna Bay Salmon joins movement to offer sustainable seafood options
Partnership with James Beard Foundation paves the way for engagement with broader culinary community and North America’s top chefs. By Samantha McLeod SeaWestNews Vancouver Island’s…
Top nutritional expert brings her message to BC Seafood Expo
BC Seafood Expo provides a venue to network with industry leaders, international buyers, distributors, and educators in the seafood industry By SeaWestNews Linda Cornish (pictured),…
Landmark book on cleaner fish
Contributions from over 60 leading researchers comprehensively addresses the questions of sustainability of cleaner fish use in aquaculture By SeaWestNews Over 60 leading global researchers…
Aquaculture’s popularity growing globally says new report
Global aquaculture market, valued at $170 billion, seen as major driver of the food industry worldwide By Fabian Dawson SeaWestNews The growing market for farmed…
Coastal communities speak up for BC’s salmon farming industry
Premier John Horgan inundated with letters from the often neglected voices in BC’s coastal communities that depend on salmon farms By Samantha McLeod SeaWestNews Workers…
An open letter to Washington State Governor Jay Inslee
An open letter to Washington State Governor Jay Inslee about the salmon farming industry. From Fabian Dawson SeaWestNews Dear Governor, I bring to your attention…
Calvin Helin to deliver keynote address at BC Seafood Expo 2018
Calvin Helin is a leading authority on economic independence for First Nations. By Samantha McLeod SeaWestNews Calvin Helin, a First Nations entrepreneur, lawyer, and best-selling…
Court dismisses ‘Namgis application to stop restocking fish farm
Marine Harvest says it will continue to seek engagement with the ‘Namgis First Nation to find collaborative solutions for fish farming operations in BC. By…
US agency alerts public to the lies by anti-fish farm activists
Similar falsehoods being used by BC-based anti-aquaculture lobby in campaign to attack salmon farmers. By Fabian DawsonSeawestNews The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)…
Anti-fish farm activists leave taxpayers with hefty bills
Another government review, costing $100,000, dismisses claims by anti-fish farm activists in British Columbia By Fabian DawsonSeawestNews More often than not, when scientists debunk the…
B.C. lab cleared of conflict accusations over salmon farms
The health and wellbeing of British Columbia’s wild and farmed salmon populations are of paramount importance to both the province’s ecosystem and economy. “Don Wright,…
Indian native proud to be a salmon farmer
“I’m proud to be a salmon farmer. I take pride in my job” By Gina Forsyth Although Pavan Padavala, Assistant Manager of Midsummer Island, has…
Salmon Farm Tour
Would you go on a Salmon Farm tour if you could? BC salmon farmers will welcome you on one of their beautiful farms on the…
Aquaculture is the wave of the future for World Champion surfer
10-time world champion paddler and surfer, Jamie Mitchell, in film to showcase sustainable fish farming. Aquaculture is sustainable. By Samantha McLeod SeaWestNews Legendary champion paddler…
Canada’s fish and seafood exports strong and growing
The value of Canada’s fish and seafood exports continued trending upward in 2017 with $6.9 billion in exports just last year. By Fabian Dawson SeaWestNews…
Wild vs Farmed Salmon is not a dilemma
Now that I live in Vancouver, there are certain culinary matters that I am required to have an opinion on. Gluten, fermentation, GMOs, wild vs…
Why BC salmon farmers don’t want a debate with an activist
Alexandra Morton’s attempt to get a public debate about BC salmon farming, with BC salmon farmers, does not deserve the attention she craves, states grassroots…
2,000 SupremeSalmon restaurants planned for China and Taiwan
Marine Harvest, the world’s biggest fish-farmer, outlines massive expansion plan for its SupremeSalmon By Fabian Dawson Seawestnews Marine Harvest, the world’s biggest fish-farmer, plans to…
Sustainability is an Important factor to consider
Sustainability is becoming one of the most important factors to consider when buying any of our food, but specifically in this case our salmon. By…
Vancouver Island Good, where the living is food
New campaign to showcase food, fish and everything else grown or made on Vancouver Island By Samantha McLeod SeaWestNews The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA)…
It’s in aquaculture’s best interest to protect the ocean
Letter: “If people wish to continue consuming the healthy proteins and omega oils found in salmon, the reality is that those salmon will have to…
Crime Stoppers and BC Salmon Farmers launch unique environmental tip line in B.C.
BC Salmon Farmers first group to step up to the plate as Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers initiates unique partnership to fight poaching and pollution By…