aquaculture industry

“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”

“This minister does not seem to grasp what real reconciliation means when it comes to aquaculture and salmon farming.”

“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.”

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.

Thousands of aquaculture jobs on the line as federal MPs doublespeak to shut down salmon farms in British Columbia.

First Nations summit aims to move decades-old aquaculture conflict to a new place of collaboration led by Indigenous seafood partnerships.

“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.

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

But the Liberal government is squandering the opportunity, all to get votes from anti-salmon farming activists, states the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance

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

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.

Show us the science that is killing our jobs demand Washington State’s fish farm workers in a new aquaculture advocacy campaign

Blending their ingenuity with advanced processing techniques helps them ensure the salmon they process is fresh, sustainable, ecologically sound, and of incredibly high quality and value.

The colour of farmed salmon comes from adding an antioxidant to their feed, with benefits for everyone

“After eight years, the Trudeau government continues to fail to provide transparency and accountability in its fisheries and oceans decisions.”

Decision to shut down Discovery Islands salmon farms goes against First Nations Reconciliation, increases food costs and devastates local economies

New government study shows BC will need billions of dollars and about 10 years to replace open-net salmon farms with land-based aquaculture operations

Salmon farming battle heats up in British Columbia with activists targeting scientists and aquaculture-friendly First Nations By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Salmon farming activists in British Columbia have taken to social media …

Price spikes are being driven by government decisions to reduce supply of BC’s farm-raised salmon, states the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA). By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews As food prices continue to …

“Working together with First Nations who are interested in aquaculture is essential to our future on the west coast,” said Diane Morrison, BC Salmon Farmers board chair. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews …

Mowi is the world’s leading seafood company and the largest producer of farm-raised salmon with 12 000 aquaculture employees in 25 countries. Is this the year you yearn to head …

Examples of oily fish include: Steelhead trout, which are farmed right here in British Columbia, and salmon, also farmed in BC. By Samantha Bacchus McLeodSeaWestNews Do you ever feel completely …

“Modern, well-regulated aquaculture is the environmentally responsible solution for producing seafood and exercising our Tribal treaty rights — now and into the future,” – Ron Allen, CEO and chairman of …

“We need to find ways to produce a lot more seafood, not just salmon and we need to do it locally, not somewhere over the horizon,” Brian Kingzett, BC Salmon …

The salmon served on most Canadian plates comes from farms, not from the wild, and this takes the pressure off wild stocks. CommentaryBy Timothy Kennedy Climate change is creating severe …

Washington court case will mirror the botched political overreach involving aquaculture operations in British Columbia’s Discovery Islands. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Cooke Aquaculture is going to court to fight what it …

A broad range of American fisheries officials and scientists are calling for an inquiry into the sudden ban on commercial net pen aquaculture in Washington State. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Pressure …

“One need only go to the communities to talk to the people working in the sector and the business groups to see what aquaculture is bringing to their communities” CommentaryBy …

Salmon farmers Mowi and Grieg Seafood, who raise fish in BC,  considered to be the lowest risk protein producers in the world By SeaWestNews Salmon farming is the most environmentally …