Toxic hotspots, road runoff endangering BC salmon runs
Emerging threats will further endanger British Columbia’s wild salmon populations say recent studies and reports. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Aquaculture detractors, especially on Canada’s west coast, tend to blame declining wild fish stocks squarely on the marine operations of salmon farmers….
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 Committee.” By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Canada’s seafood farmers say they are deeply concerned by the unbalanced…
Courts rein in anti-salmon farming activist, US politician
Courts act against an “irrational” anti-aquaculture activist in Scotland and a Washington State public official, who is trying to shut down salmon farms for political gain. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews An anti-aquaculture activist, who was deported back to the UK after…
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 British Columbia say MP Lisa Marie Barron can’t handle the facts about aquaculture – a…
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 aquaculture in U.S. federal waters got another boost this week with the introduction of a…
Former fisheries ministers accused of “unlawful conduct” in lawsuits
A series of lawsuits filed by salmon farmers and aquaculture support companies in British Columbia allege two former federal fisheries ministers engaged in “unlawful conduct.” By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Canada’s two previous Fisheries Ministers engaged in “deliberate and unlawful conduct” to…
THIS IS SALMON FARMING with SAM TOMKINSON
“I think our young professional’s group is starting to become a great success story.“ Aquaculture is responsible for thousands of high-paid, skilled, and rewarding jobs across British Columbia. As the demand for sustainable and affordable farmed salmon grows worldwide, there…
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 For years now, anti-fish farming activists in British Columbia have been cherry picking information gathered…
THIS IS SALMON FARMING with KIRSTYN HALLBERG
The passion I see in these people is nothing I have experienced before. Salmon farmers are people who live in nature, they love nature, and the last thing they want is to harm nature. Aquaculture is responsible for thousands of…
THIS IS SALMON FARMING with EMILY WARREN
“A big misconception I hear is that the people working in the fish farming industry don’t care about the ocean or the environment in general, which couldn’t be further from the truth!” By: Samantha Bacchus McLeodSeaWestNews Aquaculture is responsible for…
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 to Tasmania and across the Asia Pacific, governments around the world are forging ahead with…
THIS IS SALMON FARMING with DR. TERRA MACDONALD
“I will strive to promote animal health and welfare, relieve animal suffering, protect the health of the public and environment.” Aquaculture is responsible for thousands of high-paid, skilled, and rewarding jobs across British Columbia. As the demand for sustainable and…
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 minimise interactions between wild and farmed salmon are set to hit the waters of BC…
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 Government has officially told salmon farmers in British Columbia that the future of their industry…
No science basis to shut down salmon farms, DFO told Minister
Internal memo shows Federal Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray was warned that she did not have evidence to substantiate her decision to shut down salmon farms in British Columbia. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Federal Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray was warned by her…
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 National Indigenous Peoples Day, Canada comes together to recognize the history, heritage and resilience of First…
BC not ready for large land-based salmon farms
“Moving all our salmon production from the marine environment to land-based operations is not going to happen here by 2025 as some people think it can.” By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Replicating the ocean environment to grow salmon on land in British…
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 now the UK’s biggest food export, with sales reaching £578million (about CAD $975 million) in…
Aquaculture in Canada needs strong, clear government support
“We need the strong and clear support of governments who recognize that aquaculture is the future of reliable, secure, sustainable and affordable supply of seafood” By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Shutting salmon farms in British Columbia against the wishes of First Nations…
Aquaculture: Minister accused of ignoring First Nations voices
“This minister does not seem to grasp what real reconciliation means when it comes to aquaculture and salmon farming.” By Fabian Dawson & Samantha McLeod There can be no true reconciliation with First Nations if Federal Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray…
Surrey reels from salmon farm closures, aquaculture job losses
“We’re asking on behalf of our families, our employees and the thousands of others who are impacted…stop the further closure of salmon farms.” By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews The Surrey Board of Trade is calling on Federal Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray to…
Salmon prices soar as minister bows to anti-aquaculture activists
Why is Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray being allowed to ignore evidence-based and peer-reviewed government science advice on salmon aquaculture, ask Canada’s seafood farmers. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Canada’s seafood farmers are calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to stop Fisheries Minister…
Hypocrite federal politicians killing aquaculture jobs in BC
Thousands of aquaculture jobs on the line as federal MPs doublespeak to shut down salmon farms in British Columbia. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews It was less than a year ago Federal Fisheries minister Joyce Murray announced that the future of salmon…
Aquaculture: First Nations push for collaboration over conflict
First Nations summit aims to move decades-old aquaculture conflict to a new place of collaboration led by Indigenous seafood partnerships. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews The Federal government should not make any decisions on open-net salmon farming in British Columbia without having…
United Nations calls for global expansion of aquaculture
“Aquaculture has seen enormous progress in recent decades and is destined to produce the majority of the ever-growing demand for aquatic food.” – United Nations FAO. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews As Canada struggles with a divisive debate over the future of…
‘Salmon farm shutdowns not based on science but on politics’
National agricultural and food associations remind Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of his commitment that science and evidence will form the basis of Canada’s policy and regulation By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Several national agricultural and food associations are calling on the government…
Canada’s aquaculture opportunity is unparalleled in the world
But the Liberal government is squandering the opportunity, all to get votes from anti-salmon farming activists, states the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance By Fabian Dawson and Samantha McLeodSeaWestNews Canada’s opportunity to be the world’s best salmon farming nation is being…
Lawsuits mount against “unlawful” Discovery Islands aquaculture decision
Aquaculture supply and services companies sue current and former Fisheries Ministers for losses arising from their decisions to shut down salmon farms in the Discovery Islands By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews At least four companies which provide supplies and services to BC’s…
Controversial salmon farming decision heads back to court
First Nations and salmon farmers seek judicial review of minister’s aquaculture decision that prevents them from raising fish in the Discovery Islands of British Columbia. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Two British Columbia First Nations are asking the courts to overturn a…
Aquaculture workers fight back against fish farm ban
Show us the science that is killing our jobs demand Washington State’s fish farm workers in a new aquaculture advocacy campaign By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Aquaculture workers in Washington State are calling on legislators to investigate the “unilateral and unscientific decision”…