Samantha McLeod

Then and now in BC’s salmon farming industry

Putting the evolution of BC’s salmon farming techniques in perspective so it makes sustainable sense on our dinner tables. CommentaryBy…

3 months ago

Choosing farmed salmon at the grocery store

Making an eco-friendly food choice today is completely in our hands CommentaryBy Samantha Bacchus McLeod When standing in front of…

3 months ago

Farmed Salmon Nutritional Profile

Savouring the flavour whilst celebrating sustainable aquaculture CommentaryBy Sam Bacchus McLeod When it comes to ocean-inspired dishes, farmed salmon takes…

3 months ago

Eat more seafood to boost your immune system this flu season

Good nutrition is essential to supporting a strong immune system, and if there is one food that packs a punch…

5 months ago

Eat more ‘Vitamin Sea’ say seafood farmers and fishers

“Choose Canadian Seafood” campaign, is designed to cater to the growing demand among Canadian families for fresh, locally produced seafood…

5 months ago

Young Professionals: Women in Canadian Aquaculture

Mentorship and opportunities abound for women in the salmon farming industry in British Columbia. By Samantha Bacchus McLeodSeaWestNews Moderators: Michelle…

7 months ago

THIS IS SALMON FARMING with SAM TOMKINSON

"I think our young professional’s group is starting to become a great success story." Aquaculture is responsible for thousands of…

7 months ago

THIS IS SALMON FARMING with KIRSTYN HALLBERG

The passion I see in these people is nothing I have experienced before. Salmon farmers are people who live in…

8 months ago

THIS IS SALMON FARMING with MICHELLE FRANZE

“I think the fact that two-thirds of the sector being under 35 speaks volumes that salmon farming companies take their…

8 months ago

THIS IS SALMON FARMING with BENJAMIN DEL CURTO

Behind the scenes in aquaculture, there is a significant amount of unseen work carried out by multiple experts from diverse…

8 months ago

THIS IS SALMON FARMING with EMILY WARREN

“A big misconception I hear is that the people working in the fish farming industry don’t care about the ocean…

9 months ago

THIS IS SALMON FARMING with MOHAMMED SHOAIB AHMED

“I'm really proud of our salmon farming practices because they have the lowest carbon footprint among all protein production methods,…

9 months ago

THIS IS SALMON FARMING with JORDAN FRIZZLEY

“I remain somewhat baffled by how much hate the poor little sea louse has been able to garner. People seem…

9 months ago

THIS IS SALMON FARMING with DR. TERRA MACDONALD

“I will strive to promote animal health and welfare, relieve animal suffering, protect the health of the public and environment.”…

9 months ago

First Nations want a “reset” in aquaculture consultations

Future of the salmon aquaculture industry in British Columbia will likely only be determined sometime next year after more consultations…

10 months ago

Part 2: Linda Sams Executes a Perfect 10 in Aquaculture

This was a time when the provincial and federal governments understood the immense potential that laid in creating a steady…

10 months ago

Linda Sams, Matriarch of Aquaculture Canada

What I heard and learned from this Matriarch of Canadian Aquaculture, the one and only Ms. Linda Sams, Sustainable Development…

10 months ago

“The ocean is not an aquarium” says U.N.

World Oceans Day message to develop aquaculture more effectively resonates with Canada’s First Nations, seafood farmers and coastal communities. By…

11 months ago

Aquaculture: Minister accused of ignoring First Nations voices

“This minister does not seem to grasp what real reconciliation means when it comes to aquaculture and salmon farming.” By…

11 months ago

Ruth Robinson, Elder – Kitasoo/Xai’xais

"What are my people going to do? How are they going to work, cause there are no other jobs here…

11 months ago

Why Gen Z is a perfect fit in the fish farming industry

The ‘mess’ Gen Z is inheriting includes a financial landscape that is more a yoyo than a landscape, climate change…

12 months ago

Throwing Shade on the Colour of Salmon; The Truth Behind Astaxanthin

Instead of sourcing the Astaxanthin carotenoid from the wild, they opt for a lab produced version that is  extracted from…

1 year ago

Canada’s aquaculture opportunity is unparalleled in the world

But the Liberal government is squandering the opportunity, all to get votes from anti-salmon farming activists, states the Canadian Aquaculture…

1 year ago

Brown’s Bay Packing – Community and Innovation

Blending their ingenuity with advanced processing techniques helps them ensure the salmon they process is fresh, sustainable, ecologically sound, and…

1 year ago

Salmon with Anchovy Butter and Braised Kale

This simple, no fuss salmon recipe, cooked under the broiler, is perfect for any time of the week. If one…

1 year ago

Pregnant and craving salmon?

Like all farmed foods, salmon farming is mandated by organisations set in place to protect our health British Columbia is…

1 year ago

Salmon, it does a body good

Examples of oily fish include: Steelhead trout, which are farmed right here in British Columbia, and salmon, also farmed in…

1 year ago

Grieg Seafood BC looks for new salmon farming sites

Grieg Seafood BC  seeks to develop new sites better suited for salmon farming as it works with First Nations to…

1 year ago

“Can’t do” approach plagues aquaculture sector in Canada

Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance calls for a shakeup at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to address the perceived…

2 years ago

“Responsible aquaculture is needed” says Buy BC’s new Chef Ambassador

“If our growing population wants to keep eating fish (and I certainly want to) the future includes farming,” - Chef…

2 years ago