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Cermaq Canada to trial algal oil in its salmon feed

The introduction of algal oil aims to significantly reduce Cermaq's dependence on traditional marine fish oils in their salmon feed.…

1 week ago

Affordable, sustainable home-grown salmon being taken from Canadians

“Canadians have said again and again that they want access to more Canadian-produced food. In the case of Canadian-raised salmon,…

1 week ago

First Nations share their aquaculture success stories

“When you purchase seafood from us, you join our journey and become part of the circle.   Every purchase breathes new…

2 weeks ago

Mowi earns Good Housekeeping Seal for its delectable, healthy salmon

Recognition comes as a new report projects that the salmon fish market will be worth USD 35.5 billion by 2032…

1 month ago

Aquaculture making clear headway for alternative feed ingredients

Seafood farmers are using diverse protein ingredients to improve feed security for more sustainable aquaculture. By SeaWestNews A new study…

1 month ago

Netflix series loaded with misinformation about farmed salmon

Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) states new Netflix series lacks factual and balanced information that helps people make educated decisions about…

2 months ago

Why washing machines are endangering tiny ocean creatures

People can make a big impact by simply making changes to how they do laundry - study Rochelle Baker,Local Journalism…

3 months ago

Sockeye salmon are growing faster due to climate change

However, it’s not a given that bigger is always better states a new study from Simon Fraser University By Rochelle BakerLocal…

4 months ago

Documentary to feature Canada’s only Indigenous coast guard

“The series sends a powerful message to communities up and down the coast that we can and will protect the…

4 months ago

Netflix feeds viewers with vegan propaganda in ‘biased’ new series

New Netflix series on diet and nutrition shows why balanced programming is as important as a balanced diet. CommentaryBy Ian…

4 months ago

A Christmas combo of crispy Seafood Wonton Bites

Second in a series of seafood recipes with wine pairings that will add a dash of elegance and uniqueness to…

4 months ago

Get festive with this Maple-Mustard Glazed Sheet Pan Salmon

First in a series of seafood recipes with wine pairings that will add a dash of elegance and uniqueness to…

4 months ago

The truth about red dye in farmed salmon

  Claims that farmed salmon are bad for you because the fish are fed dyes to turn their flesh red are…

6 months ago

Salmon SWAT teams to help fish during drought

Emergency solutions need to be partnered with a comprehensive approach to protect salmon from drought on the West Coast.  By Rochelle BakerLocal Journalism…

6 months ago

Net gains: Aquaculture news from around the world

Asia’s appetite for Scottish salmon grows as Tasmania and America look to build a more robust aquaculture industry. By SeaWestNews…

11 months ago

First Nations suffer to save salmon stocks

“We can smell the salmon in the river when they're running, but we cannot go out and fish” By Rochelle Baker,…

1 year ago

The big lie about the ‘dye’ in farmed salmon

The colour of farmed salmon comes from adding an antioxidant to their feed, with benefits for everyone By Dr. Stefanie…

1 year ago

Canada’s salmon farmers need more collaboration not conflict

While the rest of the world is increasing aquaculture production, campaigners with varying self-interests have been determined to shut down…

1 year ago

Exciting Careers In The Salmon Aquaculture Industry

Mowi is the world's leading seafood company and the largest producer of farm-raised salmon with 12 000 aquaculture employees in…

1 year ago

Farmed salmon is critical for Canada’s food security

The salmon served on most Canadian plates comes from farms, not from the wild, and this takes the pressure off…

1 year ago

Why Atlantic Canada wants aquaculture to keep growing

“One need only go to the communities to talk to the people working in the sector and the business groups…

1 year ago

Salmon farmers dominate global protein sustainability rankings: report

Salmon farmers Mowi and Grieg Seafood, who raise fish in BC,  considered to be the lowest risk protein producers in…

1 year ago

Science not politics should drive sustainable aquaculture policies

The impact of recent political decisions relating to aquaculture in British Columbia and Washington equates to the direct loss of…

1 year ago

‘Salmon Wars’ in the media undermines aquaculture sustainability

Extremist criticism of farmed salmon may have made sense a decade ago, but in 2022 we must question the quality…

2 years ago

An insincere consultation about salmon farming in BC

The Federal government’s nonsensical policy about salmon farming in BC only hurts local communities and First Nations, while failing to…

2 years ago

Aquaculture sector thanks Atlantic Canada’s premiers

“When it comes to salmon farming, Atlantic Canada is unique – and that uniqueness is key to our sector’s success,”…

2 years ago

Lobster industry clawing back from COVID-19 pandemic hits

Government bailouts for the lobster industry have been controversial among both politicians and consumers By Kevin FaganSeaWestNews According to a…

2 years ago

Another smolt step in Grieg’s aquaculture transition plan

Grieg Seafood’s hatchery expansion project will allow juvenile salmon to grow longer on land before being transferred to sea farms…

2 years ago

Why we need more aquaculture in our oceans

“Farming fish in the ocean provides climate-friendly protein with low greenhouse gas emissions and little to no conversion of land.”…

2 years ago

Politics drives Faustian salmon aquaculture pact in BC

“To remain in power, the PMO is willing to sacrifice the citizens and their children and future generations of Northern…

2 years ago