Bernadette Jordan, the new Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, deserves a mandate that compliments Canada’s vision to lead the Global…
Why are we funding sustainable aquaculture initiatives overseas while trying to kill it in British Columbia? Commentary By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews…
New international lab accreditation will help salmon recovery levels By SeaWestNews The British Columbia Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences (BC…
“If implemented, this campaign-promise means shutting down our aquaculture industry and throwing 7,000 British Columbians out of work, including us.”…
Waters off B.C. have strong potential for development of commercial shellfish and seaweed aquaculture that can also help salmon farmers…
Where is the application of the precautionary principle to protect wild salmon when it comes to the Trans Mountain oil…
Northwest Aquaculture Alliance says Liberal political policy in Canada on banning open-net fish farms in B.C. is a “cheap ploy…
Why the Liberal Party is short-circuiting and disrespecting its own evidence based policy-making process for B.C.’s salmon farming industry. CommentaryBy…
New findings in Iceland are broadly in line with studies carried out in other countries, including Canada. By SeaWestNews A…
Two new studies in Sweden and UK show farmed salmon is packed with nutrients, has a low impact on the…
While it may not be reasonable to visit all the places where your food is farmed, it is a reasonable…
Part one of this video series showcases Air Nootka’s Scott Carlsen, who quit his software developer job for a life…
“There is really nothing more important than the environment when it comes to fish farming,” - expert panel discussion at…
New PRV testing policy will only apply to aquaculture industry for now as government begins consultation on the transfer of…
Newly-minted British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund has received 192 applications. By SeaWestNews The newly-minted British Columbia Salmon Restoration…
As more of the world turns to sustainable protein from the sea, salmon farmers will continue to show an increase…
Mowi’s $35 million Aqua Tromoy will revolutionise treatment of sea lice in British Columbia’s waters By SeaWestNews The largest and…
Urban Salmon Project was a three-year effort to document where B.C.’s iconic species hang out in the Metro Vancouver area.…
A day in the life of salmon farmer, Kenny Leslie, of Mowi Canada West. By Kenny LeslieSeaWestNews My name is…
Having more constructive discussions about aquaculture will require that we are forthright in our use of information, says Fisheries Minister…
New study will look at the impact of land-based and ocean-based closed-containment salmon farms in British Columbia, as well as…
As Iceland moves to bring wild fishers and fish farmers together, a conflict looms between the two sides in America.…
Canada’s new Food Guide recognizes the health benefits of eating fish and seafood By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Canada’s new Food Guide…
“Future expansion of seafood should come from aquaculture, which is one of the fastest growing food production sectors in the…
“The power of the fish, of the river, it's an awesome encounter’ – Chris Walling By SeaWestNews Chris Walling of…
New program to groom seafood industry leaders Fisheries Council of Canada aims to develop emerging leaders in wild-capture and aquaculture…
British Columbia’s salmon farming industry has a low carbon footprint, raises responsibly sourced food, and is committed to saving wild…
“The cleaning allows for optimum water flow through the nets, which increases the oxygen flow for the fish, which leads…
Canada remains the world’s only major farmed seafood producing country without modern national legislation specifically designed to govern a responsible…
Chef Han, Kosoo Restaurant + Raw Bar, incorporates British Columbia’s fresh ingredients and the pure goodness of Mediterranean influences to…