Coalition of First Nations reaffirms right to farm salmon in their traditional territories.
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“I think our young professional’s group is starting to become a great success story.”
“The same narrative – this time shockingly slipping through the peer-review process – is recycled by anti-salmon farming campaigners annually,” Brian Kingzett.
The passion I see in these people is nothing I have experienced before. Salmon farmers are people who live in nature, they love nature, and the last thing they want …
“I think the fact that two-thirds of the sector being under 35 speaks volumes that salmon farming companies take their environmental stewardship seriously”
TV station removes aquaculture news segment that contained numerous false claims by an anti-salmon farming campaigner.
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“A big misconception I hear is that the people working in the fish farming industry don’t care about the ocean or the environment in general, which couldn’t be further from …
Governments around the world are forging ahead with new plans, policies and laws to boost aquaculture.
“I’m really proud of our salmon farming practices because they have the lowest carbon footprint among all protein production methods, with emissions reduced by an impressive 70% compared to other …
“I remain somewhat baffled by how much hate the poor little sea louse has been able to garner. People seem to view them as some horrible force of destruction created …
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Joyce Murray’s short and controversial tenure as Fisheries Minister leaves behind a legacy of unfinished business in BC’s salmon farming industry.
“I will strive to promote animal health and welfare, relieve animal suffering, protect the health of the public and environment.”
“My vision is for a future where local communities, First Nations, wild salmon and aquaculture are all thriving.” – Jennifer Woodland, Chair of the BC Salmon Farmers Association
New aquaculture systems being introduced to help further minimise interactions between wild and farmed salmon.
Future of the salmon aquaculture industry in British Columbia will likely only be determined sometime next year after more consultations
Internal memo shows Federal Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray was warned that she did not have evidence to substantiate her decision to shut down salmon farms in British Columbia.
Speeches and vows made on National Indigenous Peoples Day ring hollow to salmon farming First Nations in BC.
“Moving all our salmon production from the marine environment to land-based operations is not going to happen here by 2025 as some people think it can.”
World Oceans Day message to develop aquaculture more effectively resonates with Canada’s First Nations, seafood farmers and coastal communities.
“We need the strong and clear support of governments who recognize that aquaculture is the future of reliable, secure, sustainable and affordable supply of seafood”
“This minister does not seem to grasp what real reconciliation means when it comes to aquaculture and salmon farming.”
“What are my people going to do? How are they going to work, cause there are no other jobs here too.“ Ruth Robinson, Elder – Kitasoo/Xai’xais Viewpoint By: Sam B …
“We’re asking on behalf of our families, our employees and the thousands of others who are impacted…stop the further closure of salmon farms.”
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First Nations summit aims to move decades-old aquaculture conflict to a new place of collaboration led by Indigenous seafood partnerships.