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  “The time has come for the Federal government to bring aquaculture growth and development under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.” – Joel Richardson, CAIA’s new Board Chair. By SeaWestNews The …

  “Canadian families across B.C. and beyond will feel the negative impact of this activist-influenced salmon transition policy. It’s bad politics and worse policy.” By SeaWestNews Canadian taxpayers could face …

  Rally in Nanaimo calls on Federal Government to deliver on its promise for a “realistic, responsible, and achievable” transition plan for BC’s salmon farming sector By SeaWestNews Over 200 …

Misinformation campaigns about salmon farming seed mistrust in good government and undermine balanced policy that would benefit Canadians and the global community. CommentaryBy Cyrus Singh An unhinged discourse that is …

“We are truly honoured that so many came to support the Food Bank, learn more about us, and enjoy some delicious locally farmed salmon,” – Brian Kingzett, Executive Director of …

But will Canada undermine economic self-determination for First Nations by banning BC salmon farms that pose no more than a minimal risk to wild salmon? CommentaryBy Dr. Gary D. Marty …

Campbell River event aims to foster community engagement and raise awareness about the importance of the salmon farming sector to the local economy and food security By SeaWestNews British Columbia’s …

Salmon farmers in British Columbia reiterate that they will continue to grow affordable healthy food in partnership with First Nations as another court challenge emerges. By SeaWestNews Two First Nations …

New ‘Wildfire Playbook’ offer solutions to help salmon and their habitats recover after wildfires By Alexandra MehlLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter As 2023 marked British Columbia’s “most destructive” wildfire season, with …

It’s time for our politicians to boldly defend the partnerships between BC’s salmon farmers and First Nations as a model of Indigenous reconciliation and environmental stewardship that the world can …

“It is frustrating to know that we have done everything right and are still being dictated to by politicians who would rather appease special interest groups and Hollywood actors.” By …

The responsible path towards building a strong Blue Economy, must include a vibrant BC salmon farming sector, say Canada’s land and sea farmers in an open letter to the Prime …

The introduction of algal oil aims to significantly reduce Cermaq’s dependence on traditional marine fish oils in their salmon feed. By SeaWestNews In a ground-breaking move towards more eco-friendly aquaculture, …

“Canadians have said again and again that they want access to more Canadian-produced food. In the case of Canadian-raised salmon, they’re being denied and are seeing less and less,” – …

“When you purchase seafood from us, you join our journey and become part of the circle.   Every purchase breathes new life into your community and ours.” Nuu-Chah-Nulth Seafood LP By …

Recognition comes as a new report projects that the salmon fish market will be worth USD 35.5 billion by 2032 due to the growing popularity of seafood-based diets. By SeaWestNews …

Seafood farmers are using diverse protein ingredients to improve feed security for more sustainable aquaculture. By SeaWestNews A new study says the aquaculture industry is getting better at using diverse …

Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) states new Netflix series lacks factual and balanced information that helps people make educated decisions about seafood, aquaculture, and their health. By SeaWestNews Netflix’s new pro-vegan …

  People can make a big impact by simply making changes to how they do laundry – study Rochelle Baker,Local Journalism Initiative Microscopic creatures vastly important to marine life are …

However, it’s not a given that bigger is always better states a new study from Simon Fraser University By Rochelle BakerLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Climate change has tipped the scales, causing …

British Columbia’s seafood sector is renowned for its commitment to food safety, traceability, and sustainability, earning it an international reputation for high-quality products. In 2022, the province’s seafood industry reported …

“The series sends a powerful message to communities up and down the coast that we can and will protect the people within our territories” By Sam Laskaris,Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com …

New Netflix series on diet and nutrition shows why balanced programming is as important as a balanced diet. CommentaryBy Ian Roberts A new Netflix series released New Year’s Day 2024 …

Second in a series of seafood recipes with wine pairings that will add a dash of elegance and uniqueness to your holiday table. By SeaWestNews The “Choose Canadian Seafood” campaign …

First in a series of seafood recipes with wine pairings that will add a dash of elegance and uniqueness to your holiday table. By SeaWestNews The holiday season is a …

  Claims that farmed salmon are bad for you because the fish are fed dyes to turn their flesh red are utterly false and perpetuate a myth that can confuse or …

Emergency solutions need to be partnered with a comprehensive approach to protect salmon from drought on the West Coast.  By Rochelle BakerLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter A provincewide drought this summer dried up B.C. …

Asia’s appetite for Scottish salmon grows as Tasmania and America look to build a more robust aquaculture industry. By SeaWestNews SCOTLAND – Scottish salmon is now the UK’s biggest food …

“We can smell the salmon in the river when they’re running, but we cannot go out and fish” By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterCanada’s National Observer The collapse of wild …