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…
Top aquaculture advocate calls it a day with Mowi
“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…
Canada’s seafood farmers seek federal dollars to boost aquaculture
Budget 2024 – Canada’s seafood farmers are calling on Ottawa to support the growth of shellfish aquaculture and fund long-term domestic seafood marketing programs. By…
Aquaculture making clear headway for alternative feed ingredients
Seafood farmers are using diverse protein ingredients to improve feed security for more sustainable aquaculture. By SeaWestNews A new study says the aquaculture industry is…
Poseidon reels in investments to boost aquaculture tech
Poseidon’s innovative aquaculture solutions are enabling fish farms to be more productive, sustainable and resilient, while meeting the increased global demand for sustainable protein. By…
Aquaculture top of mind at Seafood Expo North America
Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier to lead Canadian delegation to Seafood Expo after meetings with US and UN officials to boost the ocean economy. By Fabian…
Mandate muddle mars aquaculture transition plan in British Columbia
Anti-salmon farming activists falsely accuse government scientists of rigging aquaculture research and rewriting a ministerial mandate. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Frustrated that their fearmongering about salmon…
Investments in aquaculture and wild fisheries to drive Canada’s ocean economy
“I’m confident the investments will help the aquaculture and fisheries sectors to become even more sustainable and environmentally friendly” – Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries….
Aquaculture jobs and vessels sail away from British Columbia
Aquaculture job losses mount as uncertainty grows over the future of salmon farming in British Columbia By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews The uncertainty over the future of…
The world needs more aquaculture says the UN food agency
Canada’s seafood farmers urge Ottawa to take heed of the UN’s calls for 35% growth in aquaculture by 2030 to fight global hunger By Fabian…
Anti-aquaculture activists push attacks on government scientists
Strategic motive is to discredit government scientists and weaken the legitimacy of regulatory agencies to bolster support and public donations for anti-salmon farming activist groups….
Aquaculture tech companies showcase innovations to Canadian MPs
MPs to get a first-hand understanding on how new technologies continue to make aquaculture a low-impact, eco-friendly way to raise protein. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Some…
“Great friend of Canadian aquaculture” appointed to Senate
Mary Robinson, a dynamic national champion of land and sea farmers, was the past-president of Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA). By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Mary Robinson,…
New aquaculture developments, opportunities emerge globally in 2024
“In a growing world, fisheries and aquaculture offer a sustainable food source,” – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews…
Activists ratchet up campaign of misinformation about salmon aquaculture
Billboards containing false information about salmon farms removed in Ottawa while anti-aquaculture activists in British Columbia regurgitate old incidental bycatch data. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Anti-aquaculture…
Seafood farmers rip aquaculture report by Parliamentary Committee
“While we have become accustomed to biased media reporting and activist discourse around our work, we expect a balanced and informed approach from a Parliamentary…
MP unable to handle the facts about aquaculture
MP Lisa Marie Barron parrots anti-salmon farming agenda for political gain rather than to protect wild Pacific salmon: Letter By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Salmon farmers in…
America aims to boost aquaculture with SEAfood Act
Top chefs hail science-based bipartisan bill that will put more affordable and homegrown seafood on US plates and menus By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews The growth of…
Minister urged to steer aquaculture transition with balanced approach
Aquaculture technology companies call on Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier for a “balanced approach” in the transition of BC’s salmon farming industry. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Canadian…
Young Professionals: Women in Canadian Aquaculture
Mentorship and opportunities abound for women in the salmon farming industry in British Columbia. By Samantha Bacchus McLeodSeaWestNews Moderators: Michelle Franze, Manager of Communications, Partnerships,…
Anti-aquaculture activists recycle debunked sea lice data, again
“The same narrative – this time shockingly slipping through the peer-review process – is recycled by anti-salmon farming campaigners annually,” Brian Kingzett. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews…
Aquaculture is growing everywhere, except in Canada
Governments around the world are forging ahead with new plans, policies and laws to boost aquaculture. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews From the United States and Scotland…
Fisheries Minister quits amidst aquaculture challenges in BC
Joyce Murray’s short and controversial tenure as Fisheries Minister leaves behind a legacy of unfinished business in BC’s salmon farming industry. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Fisheries…
Aquaculture transition plan is an opportunity for BC’s salmon farmers
“My vision is for a future where local communities, First Nations, wild salmon and aquaculture are all thriving.” – Jennifer Woodland, Chair of the BC…
Aquaculture innovations keep driving salmon farmers in BC
New aquaculture systems being introduced to help further minimise interactions between wild and farmed salmon. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Two new innovative systems that will help…
First Nations want a “reset” in aquaculture consultations
Future of the salmon aquaculture industry in British Columbia will likely only be determined sometime next year after more consultations By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews The Federal…
Part 2: Linda Sams Executes a Perfect 10 in Aquaculture
This was a time when the provincial and federal governments understood the immense potential that laid in creating a steady supply of food, and in…
Linda Sams, Matriarch of Aquaculture Canada
What I heard and learned from this Matriarch of Canadian Aquaculture, the one and only Ms. Linda Sams, Sustainable Development Director, Cermaq Canada Listening to…
Aquaculture: We are not being heard say First Nations
Speeches and vows made on National Indigenous Peoples Day ring hollow to salmon farming First Nations in BC. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Every June 21, on…
Net gains: Aquaculture news from around the world
Asia’s appetite for Scottish salmon grows as Tasmania and America look to build a more robust aquaculture industry. By SeaWestNews SCOTLAND – Scottish salmon is…