Retake the narrative about aquaculture: expert
“We need to make sure that we are backed up with legitimate and unbiased facts when we put forth our belief that aquaculture is the…
Canada’s seafood farmers aim for a healthier and wealthier planet
Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance president, Timothy Kennedy joins global Advisory Network to help chart a path to a sustainable ocean economy SeaWestNews Timothy Kennedy, President…
Grieg Seafood invests in the West, expands in the East
Aquaculture giant, Grieg Seafood, celebrates 20th anniversary in B.C., with expansion plans in Eastern Canada, new gold standard for sustainability and a $40 million wellboat…
Canada’s Fisheries Minister clarifies her B.C. aquaculture mandate
“The mandate letter is clear that I have to come up with a plan by 2025 and that’s what I will be doing,” – Minister…
Why aquaculture needs a science-led democracy
“If campaigns against salmon farming were based on facts, I wouldn’t be writing this article.” CommentaryBy Ian Roberts As activists continue to sidestep the democratic…
International NGO calls on members to defend salmon farmers in B.C.
“The anti-aquaculture community in British Columbia is small, but they are loud and they have found the ear of the Canadian Liberal party.” – Global…
Aquaculture NGO gives Trudeau a lump of coal this Xmas
“Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s mandate to phase out ocean net pen salmon farming in British Columbia flies in the face of the region’s commitment to…
Seals feast on escaped salmon from fire damaged fish farm
Until last week’s fire at the Robertson Island ocean pen, fewer than 100 Atlantic salmon have escaped from fish farms in B.C. over the past…
Salmon farmers propel B.C. to a banner year for agriculture
Consistently ranked as the 4th largest farmed Atlantic salmon producer in the world, farmed salmon continues to be B.C.’s most valuable seafood export By SeaWestNews…
Canada embraces aquaculture globally while choking it at home
Why are we funding sustainable aquaculture initiatives overseas while trying to kill it in British Columbia? Commentary By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Aquaculture is a cornerstone of…
A new dawn for aquaculture in the Pacific Northwest
In the debate over global warming and ocean acidification, most reasonable people say we should listen to NOAA scientists and give credence to NOAA data. …
New aquaculture tool kit to boost sustainable ‘Blue Growth’ in Europe
‘Tool kit will not only improve the industry itself, but also public perception of aquaculture’ – Professor Trevor Telfer, project lead TAPAS, a collaboration between…
Feed for thought on the future of food from the sea
Aquaculture industry has made steady progress in using insects and vegetables instead of wild fish as food for farmed fish. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews The aquaculture…
Growing fish on land not such a good idea says global panel
‘The largest potential gains for food production lie in the sustainable expansion of marine aquaculture’ – says a new scientific paper for a group of…
B.C. salmon farmers heed U.N.’s call to develop aquaculture industry
Embracing sustainability as an opportunity, B.C.’s salmon farmers are heeding the call by the United Nations to develop the aquaculture industry as a win-win for…
Asia-Pacific moves to strengthen Asian aquaculture governance
Asian aquaculture has engaged over 18 million fish farmers in primary production and nearly equal numbers of job opportunities in related supporting sectors – United…
“Wolves” feast on the vulnerability of Canada’s seafood farmers
Relentless attacks by foreign funded special interest groups destroying livelihoods of seafood farmers and families in coastal communities CommentaryBy Mark Lane As a proud Newfoundlander…
Liberal election platform betrayal will destroy our livelihoods in the aquaculture industry
“If implemented, this campaign-promise means shutting down our aquaculture industry and throwing 7,000 British Columbians out of work, including us.” CommentaryBy Brad Rempel, Kenny Leslie…
Global Aquaculture Market Report
Global aquaculture market is predicted to reach USD 209.42 billion (more than 278 billion CAD) in 2021, this is at a compound annual growth rate…
“Women in Seafood” video competition: A great success of the third edition
WSI (Women in Seafood), a not-for-profit organisation, created by seafood and gender issues specialists highlights gender imbalance in the industry, sheds light on women’s real…
“This shows the power of salmon farming.”
Mowi ranked most sustainable protein producer in the world, alongside five other aquaculture companies Aquaculture companies dominate the latest Coller FAIRR Protein Index, which ranks…
Social unrest in HK forces cancellation of Seafood Asia Expo
At least 10 Canadian companies and associations had booked exhibition space at event, which was scheduled to take place in Hong Kong next month By…
Why Canada needs to grow its aquaculture industry
Regulators, working with communities, scientists and investors, should re-double their efforts to find a way to let the aquaculture industry grow and thrive. Commentary By…
A new journey to raise awareness about aquaculture in B. C.
“I really want to meet everybody who wants to know more about aquaculture” – Michelle Franze, Manager of Communications, Partnerships and Community for the BC…
Aquatrans, a driving force for aquaculture in B.C.
“We started because of aquaculture and we grow when the aquaculture industry grows,” Ryan Brush, General Manager of Aquatrans Distribution Inc. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Five…
“When in doubt, just eat seafood”
A podcast featuring Jacqueline Claudia co-founder and CEO of Love the Wild By SeaWestNews Jacqueline Claudia, a coal miner’s daughter from Pennsylvania, always wanted to…
Bridging the knowledge divide in aquaculture
Katerina Mastora’s passion for the seas has turned into a mission to educate her homeland about sustainable aquaculture By Maria FlipSeaWestNews Growing up in the…
A new approach for aquaculture in B.C.
“A sustainable aquaculture sector will provide safe, high-quality Canadian products to markets here at home and around the world.” By Jonathan WilkinsonMinister of Fisheries, Oceans…
Canada seeks experts for new aquaculture science committee
“A successful aquaculture industry is important for feeding the world’s growing demand for seafood products without putting more pressure on wild stocks” – Govt. Of…
Leading a class-act in aquaculture
Aquaculture in the Classroom project connects high school students to real-life experiences and industry professionals. By Samantha McLeodSeaWestNews Connecting today’s youth to the tomorrow of…