aquaculture

Where do we farm shellfish in BC?

Shellfish farms are located primarily around the west coast of Vancouver Island and in the Georgia Basin. The cool, nutrient-rich…

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What kind of shellfish do we farm?

In Canada, the main species of shellfish farmed commercially are clams, geoducks, mussels, oysters and scallops. Clams The Manila Clam…

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Salmon farm smear campaign sinks

After more than a decade of U.S.-funded attacks targeted exclusively on B.C.’s salmon farm industry, the tide is finally turning.…

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Time to reel in Lana Popham’s ministry for fish file review

B.C. Agriculture Minister Lana Popham was accused of intimidation on Monday for her handling of a letter to a fish…

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Recreational Fishing (Sport Fishing)

Sport fishing occurs both in tidal and non-tidal (fresh) waters throughout the province of British Columbia. British Columbia has a…

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Marine Commercial Fisheries

British Columbia has a diverse seafood industry with marine commercial fisheries providing enhanced social and economic benefits through responsible management…

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Salmon in the city

The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) is the advocate for local government in British Columbia. UBCM’s vision is to effectively…

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BC Shellfish Festival – Thanks 2017

BC Shellfish Festival was a blast last year and coming soon again. Save the date for the 12th annual BC Shellfish…

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B.C. VIEWS: Salmon farm smear campaign sinks

Source: The Columbia Valley Pioneer - Oct. 16, 2017 10:30 a.m. After more than a decade of U.S.-funded attacks targeted exclusively…

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Value of B.C. farm-raised salmon climbing fast, industry report says

Source: Vancouver Sun - September 28, 2017 | Last Updated: September 28, 2017 8:34 AM PDT The value of B.C. farm…

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Millions of Atlantic salmon introduced to B.C. streams since 1905

Atlantic salmon release programs on the West Coast were a collaboration between the provincial government and the Dominion Department of…

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