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Government decisions to shut down sustainable salmon farming in British Columbia leads to pocketbook pain for Canadian and U.S. households. Recent federal government licensing decisions to shut down sustainable salmon […]
Funding boost for British Columbia salmon support scheme. The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray and the BC Minister of Land, Water, and […]
Two pathogens linked to salmon health and survival in British Columbia. Many wild salmon populations in B.C. have experienced substantial declines over the last three decades. New UBC research recently […]
Funding for British Columbia salmon projects The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, and the BC Parliamentary Secretary of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Fin […]
British Columbia salmon farmers launch innovation and technology update. The British Columbia Salmon Farmers Association has launched its 2021 Innovation and Technology Report Update – highlighting innovation, progress and accomplishments made across […]
Salmon virus spreads to British Columbia. Piscine orthoreovirus (PRV) – which is associated with kidney and liver damage in Chinook salmon – is continually being transmitted between open-net salmon farms […]
British Columbia prawn fishers permitted to freeze their catch The Government of Canada says it recognises the importance of the Pacific prawn fishery to British Columbia’s economy and culture, and […]
British Columbia vows to support families who make a living from seafood. The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Lana Popham, Minister of […]
British Columbia agreement. The ‘Namgis, Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis, and Mamalilikulla First Nations in Canada have reached agreements regarding the implementation of the Broughton First Nations Indigenous Monitoring and Inspection Plan (IMIP) […]
Climate change to reshape European Fisheries: New study maps “winners and losers” First multi-model analysis shows dramatic shifts in commercial fish stocks by the end of the century A new study, […]
Red Chris mine leaking toxicants into Stikine River headwaters. New study shows Red Chris Mine waste dams, waste rock piles are leaking toxicants into the headwaters of transboundary Stikine River system. […]
How the extraordinary regenerative abilities of marine animals could advance human health. Crinoids, (known commonly as feather stars) are part of the echinoderm group that includes sea urchins and starfish. […]
Cargill (EWOS) Canada and Mowi Feed round off strong year of ASC Feed certification uptake. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) continues to drive positive change in responsible seafood farming supply chains through […]
Leading scientists redefine ‘sustainability’ to save the ocean and feed a hungry and warming planet. Top ocean experts have published a report that redefines the concept of “sustainable fishing” and […]
BC Salmon Farmers Association reaches out to Canada’s Liberal Caucus. “The BC Salmon Farmers Association, along with our members and employees, are reaching out to the Federal Liberal Caucus as […]
BC Salmon Farmers and local supporters raise nearly $5,000 for the Campbell River food bank at appreciation BBQ. The BC Salmon Farmers Association and its members hosted a Community Appreciation […]
Fisheries research overestimates fish stocks. The state of fish stocks in the world’s ocean is worse than previously thought. While overfishing has long been blamed on fisheries policies that set catch […]
Salmon farms do not cause sea lice on wild salmon. An extensive literature review has identified overestimates of the effects of sea lice from salmon farms on wild Atlantic salmon. The study, which […]
Inspection blitz to prevent spread of Zebra mussels in Canada. Since being introduced into the Laurentian Great Lakes region in the 1980s, destructive Zebra Mussels have spread to waterbodies in […]
NWAA seeks correction to falsehood by Canadian Government official. NWAA Expresses solidarity with the BCSFA, the First Nations in whose territories BC salmon farms produce sustainable seafood, and young aquaculture […]
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