Court ruling highlights federal disregard for credible science, activist-driven decisions, and significant economic harm to salmon farmers and aquaculture-related businesses in British Columbia.
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Business Leaders urge Eby Govt. to fight plan to ban ocean salmon farms in B.C.
The Business Council of B.C. is calling on the Eby government to oppose Ottawa’s reckless mandate to shut down marine salmon farms, urging action to protect jobs and spur economic …
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A new global network, including young salmon farmers from British Columbia, is set to empower the next generation of professionals in the seafood sector. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Driven by innovation, …
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As U.S. tariffs loom and the “Buy Canadian” movement gains momentum, anti-fish farm activists continue to dismiss credible science to push fear over facts about salmon farming in British Columbia.
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This latest attack on DFO and salmon farmers is another example of anti-fish farming activists hypocritically demanding transparency while deliberately ignoring publicly available data and scientific evidence that debunks their …
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Bycatch: The Unseen Cost of Commercial Fishing Bycatch—the unintended capture of non-target marine life—remains a significant issue in global fisheries, leading to unnecessary waste and harm to ocean ecosystems. Canada …
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New ‘Wildfire Playbook’ offer solutions to help salmon and their habitats recover after wildfires By Alexandra MehlLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter As 2023 marked British Columbia’s “most destructive” wildfire season, with …
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Making an eco-friendly food choice today is completely in our hands
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Emergency solutions need to be partnered with a comprehensive approach to protect salmon from drought on the West Coast.
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Rachel Blaney, MP for North Island–Powell River taken to task for making false assertions about BC’s salmon farming sector in letter to minister.
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Coalition of First Nations reaffirms right to farm salmon in their traditional territories.
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First Nations and coastal municipal governments fear their communities will face economic devastation if salmon farms are forced from British Columbia’s oceans Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Indigenous and coastal communities in British …
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“We can smell the salmon in the river when they’re running, but we cannot go out and fish”
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The colour of farmed salmon comes from adding an antioxidant to their feed, with benefits for everyone
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While the rest of the world is increasing aquaculture production, campaigners with varying self-interests have been determined to shut down salmon farms in Canada. Commentary By Ned Bell, chef and …
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New Federal Government science report dismantles key claims by anti–salmon farming activists’ groups in British Columbia By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Sea lice on salmon farms in British Columbia do not impact …
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Examples of oily fish include: Steelhead trout, which are farmed right here in British Columbia, and salmon, also farmed in BC. By Samantha Bacchus McLeodSeaWestNews Do you ever feel completely …
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The salmon served on most Canadian plates comes from farms, not from the wild, and this takes the pressure off wild stocks. CommentaryBy Timothy Kennedy Climate change is creating severe …
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Salmon farmers Mowi and Grieg Seafood, who raise fish in BC, considered to be the lowest risk protein producers in the world By SeaWestNews Salmon farming is the most environmentally …
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Grieg Seafood BC seeks to develop new sites better suited for salmon farming as it works with First Nations to chart the future of aquaculture in their traditional territories By …
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Ignoring science and dismissing judicial precedents, Hilary Franz plans to demonize salmon and fish farmers in Washington State as she launches her campaign to get re-elected. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews On …
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Salmon farming critic claims Federal Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray has betrayed her election promise and says idea of transitioning from open net aquaculture to land-based salmon farming in British Columbia …
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Future of aquaculture in the Discovery Islands should be part of Transition Plan for all of BC, say salmon farmers and First Nations By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews. BC’s salmon farmers are …
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No link between wild salmon returns in British Columbia and active salmon farms By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews British Columbia’s anti-fish farming activists are world-renowned for spreading falsehoods about salmon aquaculture on …
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Extensive review has identified numerous falsehoods and misrepresentations in new Salmon Wars, book. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews American seafood farmers say a new book that purports to take a “deep dive” …
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“Home-grown, ocean-farmed salmon is a valuable food resource for Canadians. It is an affordable, highly nutritious protein with year-round access” – Canada’s top fisheries and aquaculture scientists By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews …
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Key components of a report, which anti-salmon farming activists claim was hushed-up by government and the aquaculture industry, have been in the public domain for a decade AnalysisBy Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews …
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New study says findings about organisms and viruses that have no significant impact on fish health is causing unnecessary controversies over salmon farming in British Columbia. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Dubious …
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“The decision will be made when it needs to be made,” – Fisheries Minister, Joyce Murray on the soon-to-expire aquaculture licences for BC’s salmon farmers. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews The future …
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New aquaculture technology represents a transition towards what ocean-based salmon farms can one day become By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews One of Canada’s leading fish farmers, Grieg Seafood BC Ltd., plans to …
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