aquaculture

Accolades and peer-reviewed science support salmon farmers in British Columbia as politicians parrot the falsehoods of anti-fish farming activists. By Fabian Dawson SeaWestNews Mowi, the leading salmon farmer in British …

  Coastal First Nations reliant on salmon farming are accusing the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) of acting like colonial overlords. By Fabian Dawson and Samantha McLeod Coastal …

  New report showcases the Canadian salmon farming sector as a global leader in sustainable aquaculture practices. By SeaWestNews The Canadian salmon farming industry, backed by its transparency commitments and …

  “The time has come for the Federal government to bring aquaculture growth and development under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.” – Joel Richardson, CAIA’s new Board Chair. By SeaWestNews The …

  “Decisions about our fish farms should come from those directly involved, not from activists unfamiliar with our work,” – Isaiah Robinson, Deputy Chief Councillor of the Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation …

  “Right now, we’re in a discussion about transitioning from this excellent aquaculture sector to exactly what, we don’t even know yet.” – Jennifer Woodland, chair of the B.C. Salmon …

  Decision to ban net-pen salmon farms in BC does not align with the scientific findings of animal health experts says the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. By Fabian Dawson SeaWestNews …

  “A full stop removal of net pen salmon farms in British Columbia would be disastrous for the whole industry because the resources that exist to support the net-pen salmon …

Canada’s new greenwashing regulations should ensure that both corporations and environmental activist groups are held to the same truth-in-advertising standards. Commentary By Fabian Dawson SeaWestNews Canada’s recent efforts to address …

  Rally in Nanaimo calls on Federal Government to deliver on its promise for a “realistic, responsible, and achievable” transition plan for BC’s salmon farming sector By SeaWestNews Over 200 …

The Liberal caucus retreat in Nanaimo this week unfolds against a much-maligned decision to ban open-net salmon aquaculture in British Columbia, which will kill thousands of jobs. By Fabian Dawson …

Aquaculture partnership between the Kitasoo Xai’xais and Mowi Canada West hailed in a poignant ceremony to exemplify the true meaning of reconciliation with First Nations. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Aquaculture pioneers, …

Canada says new guidelines will be a tool to promote sustainable aquaculture domestically and abroad, even as it scales back salmon farming in British Columbia. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Canada’s support …

“Ensuring the expansion of sustainable aquaculture is of fundamental importance for consumers,” – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews An increasingly expanding global aquaculture …

Aquaculture supply and support companies, which sustain the livelihoods of thousands of British Columbians, call for six-year salmon farm licence renewals. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Aquaculture support companies, which directly employ …

British Columbia’s seafood sector is renowned for its commitment to food safety, traceability, and sustainability, earning it an international reputation for high-quality products. In 2022, the province’s seafood industry reported …

“First Nations which have oversight over aquaculture in their territories should have a direct role in determining the future of salmon farming in BC – Govt. of BC” By Fabian …

Aquaculture companies, like Mowi and Grieg Seafood, continue to outperform land-based protein producers on all risk factors. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Salmon farmers continue to produce the most sustainable animal protein …

  Claims that farmed salmon are bad for you because the fish are fed dyes to turn their flesh red are utterly false and perpetuate a myth that can confuse or …

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 aquaculture technology companies, world renowned …

Coalition of First Nations reaffirms right to farm salmon in their traditional territories. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Salmon farming First Nations are asking Indigenous leaders opposed to their marine aquaculture operations …

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, and Community, BC Salmon Farmers …

TV station removes aquaculture news segment that contained numerous false claims by an anti-salmon farming campaigner. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Anti-salmon farming activists in British Columbia, world renowned for their propaganda …

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 Salmon Farming Inside and Out …

World Oceans Day message to develop aquaculture more effectively resonates with Canada’s First Nations, seafood farmers and coastal communities. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews The United Nations wants people to understand that …

“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 …

“Patagonia’s campaigns against salmon farming, books and films are all about creating traction for its expensive and exclusive products…its hypocrisy.” By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Patagonia, the outdoor clothing manufacturer, which makes …

The ‘mess’ Gen Z is inheriting includes a financial landscape that is more a yoyo than a landscape, climate change disasters, and the lingering effects of COVID 19 Viewpoint by: …

Indigenous communities in BC and Washington State turn to the courts to get their voices heard and their traditional rights to farm salmon respected. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Indigenous communities in …