Activist ‘doctored’ aquaculture workshop video says First Nation
Salmon farming battle heats up in British Columbia with activists targeting scientists and aquaculture-friendly First Nations By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Salmon farming activists in British Columbia…
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 salmon farms in Canada. Commentary…
BC salmon farm closures trigger record high prices
Price spikes are being driven by government decisions to reduce supply of BC’s farm-raised salmon, states the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA). By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews…
No ‘relevant association’ between sea lice and salmon farms
New Federal Government science report dismantles key claims by anti–salmon farming activists’ groups in British Columbia By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Sea lice on salmon farms in…
First Nations must lead salmon farming in BC
“Working together with First Nations who are interested in aquaculture is essential to our future on the west coast,” said Diane Morrison, BC Salmon Farmers…
Court reins in ‘politically motivated’ rush to dismantle fish farms
“Modern, well-regulated aquaculture is the environmentally responsible solution for producing seafood and exercising our Tribal treaty rights — now and into the future,” – Ron…
Seafood sustainability champ to helm BC Salmon Farmers Association
“We need to find ways to produce a lot more seafood, not just salmon and we need to do it locally, not somewhere over the…
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 wild stocks. CommentaryBy Timothy Kennedy…
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…
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 the world By SeaWestNews Salmon…
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 hundreds of full-time salmon farming…
Fishy salmon farming ban by Franz under fire
Activists in the Pacific Northwest keep pumping out falsehoods and junk science to vilify salmon aquaculture as demand for farmed seafood grows around the world…
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 chart the future of aquaculture…
Aquaculture takes centre stage at UN climate conference
Improving aquaculture will give us more affordable protein for less environmental impact says world’s largest conservation organization, as COP 27 climate conference gets underway in…
America plans to grow more seafood in its oceans
New five-year national aquaculture plan signals that the concept of growing fish on land is not yet ready for prime time. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews America’s…
Idea of growing salmon on land is a “dead horse”
Salmon farming critic claims Federal Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray has betrayed her election promise and says idea of transitioning from open net aquaculture to land-based…
Award winning project aims to replace plastic seafood packaging
“This is one of the most promising candidates for an alternative material to replace traditional plastics ” – Innovate BC By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews One of…
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…
First Nations school minister about salmon farming in BC
Federal Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray gets first-hand knowledge about salmon farming operations from BC First Nations, as activists ratchet up their fake propaganda campaigns. By…
“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 conflict of interest at the…
‘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 of the research used by…
American whale tale angers Canadian lobster, crab fishers
Telling consumers to avoid North American lobster and Canadian snow crab in order to protect Right Whales is activism masquerading as science, say seafood industry…
Another day, another lie by anti-salmon farming activists
Fisheries and Oceans Canada denies claims by anti-aquaculture activists of increased farmed salmon production in British Columbia’s Clayoquot Sound By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews The Government of…
Exhibition dives into history, Innovations and challenges of aquaculture
Aquaculture: Farming the Waters is a new exhibition at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews The past, present and future of aquaculture…
“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 Ned Bell By Samantha McLeodSeaWestNews…
Canada’s seafood supply chains open to fraud, worker abuse
New campaign calls for fully traceable boat-to-plate seafood supply chains By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews An international advocacy group dedicated solely to ocean conservation is once again…
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 do anything to address the…
BC’s anti-salmon farming activist gets it wrong again
No link between wild salmon returns in British Columbia and active salmon farms By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews British Columbia’s anti-fish farming activists are world-renowned for spreading…
Nova Scotia seeks public input on aquaculture expansion
Strong support continues for salmon farmers and the aquaculture industry as a whole in Atlantic Canada By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Nova Scotia, Canada’s top seafood exporting…
Coalition opposes facilitator for salmon farming transition plans
“We cannot trust that an impartial process will occur as the First Nations Fisheries Council’s stance against salmon farming is well known,” say aquaculture-dependant indigenous…