Farm-raised Atlantic salmon at Whole Foods Market
It was a pleasure to see farm-raised Atlantic salmon as one of the sustainable and ethical choices at Whole Foods Market. Farm-raised salmon, raised right,…
New Poll – it doesn’t add up
It was revealed on April 30th that one in four British Columbians were opposed to open net pen salmon farming. Problem is, the poll wasn’t…
Land-based Salmon Farming
Aquaculture has been in the news lately and no two articles ever seem to agree on any one dialogue. In particular, salmon farming has become…
Sustainable salmon farming in British Columbia
Put salmon farms in land-based fish tanks. This is an online demand we see quite often in the comments sections of SeaWestNews Facebook page. By…
Opinion: If we want to keep eating fish we need to farm it — responsibly
By Jeremy Dunn The B.C. Salmon Farmers Association recently held community meetings in Campbell River and Nanaimo — two centres of our industry in this…
Wild vs Farmed Salmon is not a dilemma
Now that I live in Vancouver, there are certain culinary matters that I am required to have an opinion on. Gluten, fermentation, GMOs, wild vs…
Why BC salmon farmers don’t want a debate with an activist
Alexandra Morton’s attempt to get a public debate about BC salmon farming, with BC salmon farmers, does not deserve the attention she craves, states grassroots…
Sustainability is an Important factor to consider
Sustainability is becoming one of the most important factors to consider when buying any of our food, but specifically in this case our salmon. By…
It’s in aquaculture’s best interest to protect the ocean
Letter: “If people wish to continue consuming the healthy proteins and omega oils found in salmon, the reality is that those salmon will have to…
Science continues to show B.C. salmon farms are safe
BC salmon are raised with passion and good food as well as the latest in science and technology. Healthy, well-informed, public debate based on facts,…
Salmon farm smear campaign sinks
After more than a decade of U.S.-funded attacks targeted exclusively on B.C.’s salmon farm industry, the tide is finally turning. The fake-news tactics of hired…
Time to reel in Lana Popham’s ministry for fish file review
B.C. Agriculture Minister Lana Popham was accused of intimidation on Monday for her handling of a letter to a fish farm. http://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/vaughn-palmer-time-to-reel-in-pophams-ministry-for-fish-file-review
Recreational Fishing (Sport Fishing)
Sport fishing occurs both in tidal and non-tidal (fresh) waters throughout the province of British Columbia. British Columbia has a reputation for being one of…