Canada’s support of UN’s aquaculture guidelines rings hollow in B.C.
Canada says new guidelines will be a tool to promote sustainable aquaculture domestically and abroad, even as it scales back salmon farming in British Columbia….
Concerns grow over impact of wildfires on salmon habitats
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…
Seafood farmers call for a ‘new aquaculture era’ in Canada
Canada’s federal and provincial governments are being challenged by seafood farmers to develop a new vision to grow the nation’s aquaculture sector By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews…
UN agency calls for more aquaculture, seafood farming
“Ensuring the expansion of sustainable aquaculture is of fundamental importance for consumers,” – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews…
Canada’s misguided ban on ocean salmon farming in BC
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…
National indigenous group wants a rethink on salmon farming ban in B.C.
National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food decries hearsay, activism, and negative messaging about salmon farming in B.C. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews A national Indigenous organization…
Salmon farming in BC’s oceans being sacrificed for political gain
“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…
Open-net fish farms can continue to operate in B.C.
Open-net aquaculture will continue in British Columbia for species other than salmon, such as sablefish states Department of Fisheries and Oceans By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Open-net…
Union slams plan to ban ocean salmon farms in BC
First Nations also denounce Canadian actors William Shatner and Ryan Reynolds for a video filled with profanity that attacks the salmon farming sector. By Fabian…
Open-net salmon farming ban in BC is illogical: The Food Prof.
“To me it doesn’t make any logical sense to do what the government is doing right now…from a food security perspective this decision is incredibly…
Ocean salmon farming ban in BC puts thousands of jobs at risk
“Many of us have recently bought houses and are starting families, and now we have no idea what our future holds…we as young people are…
Ban on ocean salmon farms in BC triggers fierce backlash
Liberal government’s decision to ban open-net salmon farming in British Columbia impacts thousands of jobs and makes a mockery of reconciliation pledges with First Nations…
Salmon farmers slam ‘unrealistic’ land-based transition news report
“The idea that 70,000 tonnes of BC salmon can be produced on land in five years is unrealistic and ignores the current capabilities of…
Aquaculture is growing rapidly everywhere except in Canada
“We need to produce more food, and improve access to food, and aquaculture offers a way to do this effectively.” – Food and Agriculture Organization…
Court rejects bid for judicial review of salmon farm closures
Ruling will not impact the future delivery of a responsible transition plan or the upcoming marine aquaculture licencing decision, states the BC Salmon Farmers Association. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews A Federal…
The price of shutting down salmon farms in BC
BC salmon farm closures will trigger substantial economic disruptions, massive job losses and heighten the nation’s food insecurity, states a new report By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews…
“We protect wild salmon while farming salmon for Canadian families”
As the Federal cabinet meets to decide the future of aquaculture in BC, First Nations pen an open letter to Canadians on why salmon farming…
Aquaculture: activists push an imaginary problem with an imaginary disease
As the Federal cabinet meets to determine the future of salmon farming in British Columbia, anti-salmon farming activists are conjuring up more falsehoods to vilify…
First Nation develops ‘Innovation Plan’ for aquaculture in its traditional territory
First Nation’s plan is a pioneering framework for sustainable finfish aquaculture that integrates stewardship of natural resources with community-led economic development. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Developed…
Support your salmon farmers, global seafood group tells Canada
“The salmon farming sector in BC is an invaluable contributor to local economies and provides a reliable source of healthy, responsible protein to Canada and…
Aquaculture: “Our people need hope for the future”
Aquaculture supply and support companies, which sustain the livelihoods of thousands of British Columbians, call for six-year salmon farm licence renewals. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Aquaculture…
“We are wild salmon stewards and salmon farmers”
Aquaculture pioneers, the Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nation, is inviting the public to come see for themselves how modern salmon farming has transformed their remote community….
Anti-salmon farming activists pit First Nation against First Nation
Many First Nations, who supposedly have lent their support to an anti-fish farming lobby group, are themselves involved in projects that pose a myriad of…
New probe involves old claims by anti-salmon farming activists
Investigation pushed for by marine aquaculture opponents seen as a ploy to delay salmon farm licence renewals in British Columbia By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews An investigation…
Why Ottawa needs to renew salmon farming licences in BC
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…
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. By SeaWestNews In a ground-breaking…
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, they’re being denied and are…
First Nation in BC earns prestigious Blue Park Award
This Earth Day, the Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nation in British Columbia is celebrating getting the prestigious Blue Park Award for exceptional marine biodiversity conservation. By…
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 life into your community and…
Another study shows salmon farms pose low disease risk to wild fish
No apparent relationship between the prevalence of virus infection in wild salmon and fish farms states a new Norwegian study, reaffirming conclusions of Canadian and…