US agency alerts public to the lies by anti-fish farm activists
Similar falsehoods being used by BC-based anti-aquaculture lobby in campaign to attack salmon farmers. By Fabian DawsonSeawestNews The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)…
Anti-fish farm activists leave taxpayers with hefty bills
Another government review, costing $100,000, dismisses claims by anti-fish farm activists in British Columbia By Fabian DawsonSeawestNews More often than not, when scientists debunk the…
B.C. lab cleared of conflict accusations over salmon farms
The health and wellbeing of British Columbia’s wild and farmed salmon populations are of paramount importance to both the province’s ecosystem and economy. “Don Wright,…
Indian native proud to be a salmon farmer
“I’m proud to be a salmon farmer. I take pride in my job” By Gina Forsyth Although Pavan Padavala, Assistant Manager of Midsummer Island, has…
Salmon Farm Tour
Would you go on a Salmon Farm tour if you could? BC salmon farmers will welcome you on one of their beautiful farms on the…
Aquaculture is the wave of the future for World Champion surfer
10-time world champion paddler and surfer, Jamie Mitchell, in film to showcase sustainable fish farming. Aquaculture is sustainable. By Samantha McLeod SeaWestNews Legendary champion paddler…
Canada’s fish and seafood exports strong and growing
The value of Canada’s fish and seafood exports continued trending upward in 2017 with $6.9 billion in exports just last year. By Fabian Dawson SeaWestNews…
Wild vs Farmed Salmon is not a dilemma
Now that I live in Vancouver, there are certain culinary matters that I am required to have an opinion on. Gluten, fermentation, GMOs, wild vs…
Why BC salmon farmers don’t want a debate with an activist
Alexandra Morton’s attempt to get a public debate about BC salmon farming, with BC salmon farmers, does not deserve the attention she craves, states grassroots…
2,000 SupremeSalmon restaurants planned for China and Taiwan
Marine Harvest, the world’s biggest fish-farmer, outlines massive expansion plan for its SupremeSalmon By Fabian Dawson Seawestnews Marine Harvest, the world’s biggest fish-farmer, plans to…
Sustainability is an Important factor to consider
Sustainability is becoming one of the most important factors to consider when buying any of our food, but specifically in this case our salmon. By…
Vancouver Island Good, where the living is food
New campaign to showcase food, fish and everything else grown or made on Vancouver Island By Samantha McLeod SeaWestNews The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA)…
It’s in aquaculture’s best interest to protect the ocean
Letter: “If people wish to continue consuming the healthy proteins and omega oils found in salmon, the reality is that those salmon will have to…
Crime Stoppers and BC Salmon Farmers launch unique environmental tip line in B.C.
BC Salmon Farmers first group to step up to the plate as Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers initiates unique partnership to fight poaching and pollution By…
Letter from top US seafood scientists about salmon farming
Don’t make decisions about salmon farming in “a climate fueled by fear and propaganda” warn top scientists in Washington. AN OPEN LETTER TO THE WASHINGTON…
Black Soldier Fly on a new mission for salmon farms
David Suzuki’s insect-feed brainchild will help make salmon farming more sustainable but he is bugged about it. By Fabian Dawson The short and unremarkable life…
Washington lawmakers’ must vote against fish farm ban
Ban will be an be an embarrassment to the state’s reputation globally says former state senator as he debunks myths circulated by fish farm opponents…
Salmon farming through the eyes of Deja Coupe
A salmon farming morning with Deja. “Connecting with what we are doing hands on is a very magical experience.” Meet Deja Coupe, Assistant production Data…
BC salmon and shellfish are Made In Canada products
Did you know that the second largest seafood consumption is farmed salmon? Members of BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) grows the world’s most desired fish….
Fish farming industry nurtures Michelle Atleo
BC fish farming creates schooling and jobs in the rural communities big cities forget about. Nellie is proud of her job and where the salmon…
The sense in growing fish on an ocean farm
Meet Greg Foreman, site manager for two of Cermaq Canada’s fish farms. Greg starts his mornings with one important factor – his job puts a…
Fish farming regulations are stringent in BC, Canada
Bad salmon farming practices in a different country must not affect our stringently regulated fish farming industry. “VANCOUVER—A Washington senator says he wants to see…
3 billion people rely on seafood to survive
“Approximately three billion people in the world rely on both wild-caught and farmed seafood as their primary source of protein.” WWF Sustainable Seafood (link below)…
Scientist refutes WFC claims regarding farmed salmon
Washington state scientist refutes NGO claims farmed fish affects native fish populations Genetic specialist says the Wild Fish Conservancy has ‘misused scientific literature to exaggerate risks.’, reports…
Welcome to the office of BC salmon farmers
A hard place to get to but a good place to be, say craftsman salmon farmers in British Columbia By SeaWest News For over a…
The Omega-3 factor for a healthy body
Eating seafood twice a week contributes to a healthier diet and can play an important role in improving the health of Canadians of all ages….
Wild salmon facing toxic punch from stormwater runoff
Stormwater runoff of urban roadways pose toxic danger to wild salmon Washington State University researchers have found that salmon face a double whammy when they…
Why the Washington State fish farm collapse is an “unlikely event” in B.C.
Industry veterans say that the salmon farming industry practice of adopting state-of-the art technology to clean pen nets in B.C. is among the world’s best…
Seafood nutrients and why you need them
Farmed fish and shellfish are both excellent natural sources of high quality protein and essential nutrients By SeaWestNews Farmed fish and shellfish are both excellent…
Why seafood is good for your health
From heart disease to aging, seafood consumption has a range of benefits for your body and mind By SeaWestNews There is an abundance of ongoing…