Science vs sovereignty in the fight to farm salmon
Indigenous communities in BC and Washington State turn to the courts to get their voices heard and their traditional rights to farm salmon respected. By…
Seafood Watch upgrades Atlantic salmon farmed in BC
“B.C. is the only such region in the world to have this distinction for its entire Atlantic salmon production,” https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/environment-sustainability/seafood-watch-upgrades-atlantic-salmon-farmed-in-british-columbia-canada
Creating a stronger America with aquaculture
U.S. stands to lose out on nearly $100 billion and 50,000 jobs in global aquaculture growth over the next ten years By SeaWestNews More than…
“What now Prime Minister”, ask aquaculture millennial leaders
Decision to phase out salmon farms in BC’s Discovery Islands is having a profound impact on young people, who once looked ahead to a long…
A team that gives to food banks together, stays together
By SeaWestNews It was heartwarming to see our product on the shelves of the food bank freezers, ready to go out to support households in…
“Salmon capital of the world” wants Federal Aquaculture Act
Polarized sides in aquaculture debate need to realize there’s a middle ground somewhere that is well worth trying to find, states Campbell River Chamber of…
Seafood farmers see net gains with new Fisheries Minister
Canada’s seafood farmers hope Diane Lebouthillier will bring a much-needed coastal-community common sense to British Columbia’s aquaculture transition plan. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews British Columbia’s salmon…
Aquaculture, fisheries giants recognised as drivers of BC’s economy
Dr. Diane Morrison ,managing director of Mowi Canada West, shares honours with five other leaders of BC’s aquaculture and fisheries industry By SeaWestNews The giants…
Commissioner Franz must explain her ‘political’ aquaculture decision
A broad range of American fisheries officials and scientists are calling for an inquiry into the sudden ban on commercial net pen aquaculture in Washington…
Canada’s salmon farmers push for Federal Aquaculture Act
Federal Aquaculture Act will build on an already impressive record of safety and sustainability, say Canada’s salmon farmers. By Fabian Dawson SeaWestNews Canada’s salmon farmers…
New aquaculture developments, opportunities emerge globally in 2024
“In a growing world, fisheries and aquaculture offer a sustainable food source,” – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews…
Salmon farmers want more time to develop transition plan
Future of aquaculture in the Discovery Islands should be part of Transition Plan for all of BC, say salmon farmers and First Nations By Fabian…