Fish farming will play a bigger role in feeding the world’s population
Salmon farms represent about .05 percent of the entire B.C. coast, they have been tucked away in the bays and fiords along the vast B.C….
More countries around the world turning to fish farms: UN
As Canadian salmon farmers push Ottawa for a Federal Aquaculture Act, the UN is also urging countries to implement proper legislation for their fish farming…
A new chapter for aquaculture in the US
Proposed US legislation is similar to calls for a Federal Aquaculture Act in Canada By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, (R-Miss. pictured), has introduced…
The “super wicked problem” of wild Atlantic salmon decline
Some like to point the finger at salmon farming; but, the fact is no one really knows why there has been a continual decline of…
I’m a salmon farmer, proudly
I am proud of what we do, I love being part of an industry that was created to ensure sustainability. We operate under strict guidelines…
Salmon farmers do swimmingly in Iceland
Salmon production increase attracts new companies to fish farming in Iceland By Seawestnews Fish farming production in Iceland has increased by 38 per cent during…
Too many Chiefs, not enough leadership
The NDP has created a monster with today’s aquaculture veto-tenure announcement that will pit First Nation against First Nation, create economic chaos and clog up…
Employees help Cermaq achieve new salmon milestone
Cermaq thanks employees for helping it get Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s (ASC) salmon standards By SeaWestNews Thanks to the hard work and commitment from employees, more…
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…
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…
Cermaq helps First Nations students pursue bright futures
Keenan Andrew is getting closer to finally starting the career he’s been working towards for years, thanks in part to a scholarship from Cermaq Canada….