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…
Black Soldier Fly on a new mission for salmon farms
David Suzuki’s insect-feed brainchild will help make salmon farming more sustainable but he is bugged about it. By Fabian Dawson The short and unremarkable life…
Washington lawmakers’ must vote against fish farm ban
Ban will be an be an embarrassment to the state’s reputation globally says former state senator as he debunks myths circulated by fish farm opponents…
BC salmon and shellfish are Made In Canada products
Did you know that the second largest seafood consumption is farmed salmon? Members of BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) grows the world’s most desired fish….
The Omega-3 factor for a healthy body
Eating seafood twice a week contributes to a healthier diet and can play an important role in improving the health of Canadians of all ages….
Wild salmon facing toxic punch from stormwater runoff
Stormwater runoff of urban roadways pose toxic danger to wild salmon Washington State University researchers have found that salmon face a double whammy when they…
Expert panel to provide credible aquaculture science
Panel will help government remain a strong, science-based regulator of the aquaculture industry (Pictured) Canada’s chief science advisor, Dr. Mona Nemer By Seawest News Canada’s…
Growing fish for a growing World: The Future of Salmon Aquaculture
By Caroline Graham The North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission(NPAFC) Increasingly, national and international government organizations are pointing to aquaculture as a solution (Food and Agriculture…
Aquaculture industry supports talks to address UNDRIP issues in BC
“We are prepared to do the necessary hard work to find a path forward together in the Broughton Archipelago in keeping with and enacting the…
First Nations author warns of paid “puppets and props” used to plug resource projects in Canada.
We don’t need any green college fund babies telling us what to do in our territories says Calvin Helin, a multi-award winning author, international speaker,…
Dunn but not gone – Jeremy and the BCSFA
Jeremy Dunn, executive director at the BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA), is leaving the producers’ organisation to join Marine Harvest Canada’s Public Affairs division. Dunn…
Aquaculture Management, a video by the DFO
There are many people involved in Aquaculture management as they work diligently to ensure Canadians are getting healthy food, while protecting the environment. “In British…
Bid for more salmon rejected in Federal Court
By Seawestnews “Beyond a stated preference for sockeye salmon, the Squamish Nation did not address why other fish cannot satisfy the food needs of the…
Low risk of viral transfer from farmed salmon to wild sockeye, says DFO
Report is the first in a series that will assess the risk of pathogen transfer associated with aquaculture activities to wild fish and the environment…
The 10 most awesome gifts from the ocean
This week you have just a few last moments to find those special tokens of appreciation for the brilliant people in your life. Why not…
A net loss for Canada
The catch of non-target fish and ocean wildlife, or “bycatch,” results in unnecessary waste and harm to sea life says Oceana Canada A report released…
Variety is key to a healthy life
Eat salmon and shellfish from accredited farms 2 to 3 times every week. Buy beef, chickens, ducks and other farmed animals from reputable local businesses….
The inconvenient truth about salmon farming in B.C.
The more British Columbians get involved in decisions about how and where our food is produced, the better it will be for our oceans and…
These guys want to get fresh with you
By Fabian Dawson Seawest News In pursuit of app-iness, Joseph Lee and Robert Kirstiuk want to get fresh with you. Now before you go about…
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,…
Chef Andrazza’s Naked BC Oysters
Fanny Bay BC Oysters Bar is Vancouver’s only 100 per cent tide to table restaurant here on Cambie. Chef Andrazza is passionate about his local…
Chef Rail’s BC Spot Prawns and Tuna
BC spot prawns season is a huge favourite amongst Vancouver and Vancouver Island chefs. Chef Aaron Rail, White Whale Restaurant, Courtenay, “We are a casual…
Clams from British Columbia’s waters
A gorgeous clams dish by the chef of Blackfin Pub in Comox Valley, British Columbia. Chef Nigel McMeans, Blackfin Pub, Comox, “This area provides seafood…
BC Mussels dish by Chef St. Pierre Locals Restaurant
BC mussels are sweet and succulent, fresh as the ocean, and grown with love and passion. Chef Ronald St. Pierre’s menu showcases local foods from…
Seed money and research to grow B.C. shellfish industry
B.C.’s shellfish aquaculture industry currently produces 11,000 million tonnes a year with a wholesale value of $57 million. The B.C. government is partnering with the…
Are salmon farms killing off wild salmon?
No. A comprehensive study into dozens of possible threats that may have affected the return of Fraser River sockeye (2009) did not find salmon farms…
Why do we farm salmon?
Without salmon farming in aquaculture, wild fish are at risk of overfishing Fish are the world’s largest traded food commodity. Our oceans cannot supply the…
What kind of shellfish do we farm?
In Canada, the main species of shellfish farmed commercially are clams, geoducks, mussels, oysters and scallops. Clams The Manila Clam (Tapes philippinarum) has been harvested…
Marine Commercial Fisheries
British Columbia has a diverse seafood industry with marine commercial fisheries providing enhanced social and economic benefits through responsible management practices that protect the environment…