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Ottawa’s domestic policies are harming the aquaculture sector just as Trump’s tariffs reignite trade tensions, say seafood farmers

While the European Union launches a continent-wide campaign to promote sustainable seafood farming, Ottawa continues to sideline Canada’s aquaculture sector, ignoring science, killing jobs, and risking food security.

A new lawsuit in Washington mirrors a similar legal challenge in British Columbia, exposing political interference, disregarded science, and economic fallout in North America’s aquaculture industry.

While customs vary, the shared focus on seafood highlights the importance of abundance for Chinese New Year celebrations.

Washington State’s ban on marine fish farming is a blatant case of politicians ignoring science to get votes from activists — a troubling trend mirrored in British Columbia

Bycatch: The Unseen Cost of Commercial Fishing Bycatch—the unintended capture of non-target marine life—remains a significant issue in global fisheries, leading to unnecessary waste and harm to ocean ecosystems. Canada …

Land-based fish farmers in British Columbia say their nascent industry will be adversely impacted by the government’s proposed ban on traditional ocean-based salmon farming on Canada’s west coast.

Two First Nations which oppose ocean-based salmon farms in British Columbia, are once again heading to court to attack a sustainable food production sector

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. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Canada’s support …

“Ensuring the expansion of sustainable aquaculture is of fundamental importance for consumers,” – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews An increasingly expanding global aquaculture …

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 is urging the Canadian government …

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 aquaculture will continue in British …

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 DawsonSeaWestNews A union representing aquaculture …

“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 dangerous,” Dr Sylvain Charlebois. By …

“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 tired of this juvenile behaviour …

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 By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews The Liberal …

“We need to produce more food, and improve access to food, and aquaculture offers a way to do this effectively.” – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. …

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 Activist-driven government closures of fish …

“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 the global marketplace.” – Global …

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.

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 dangers to wild salmon populations.

The introduction of algal oil aims to significantly reduce Cermaq’s dependence on traditional marine fish oils in their salmon feed.

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.

“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 ours.” Nuu-Chah-Nulth Seafood LP

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 U.S. scientists.

“Aquaculture, in particular salmon farming has been my life and passion,” says Ian Roberts, who is departing Mowi after a three-decade career in the seafood sector.

BC’s salmon farmers and First Nations invite Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio to tour their operations after he repeats false information about salmon aquaculture.

Recognition comes as a new report projects that the salmon fish market will be worth USD 35.5 billion by 2032 due to the growing popularity of seafood-based diets.

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