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Discovery Islands aquaculture research transfer request granted. Joyce Murray, Canada’s fisheries minister has made the following statement following a research-based transfer request from Yellow Island Aquaculture Ltd. “The sustainable and […]
Call for reconsideration of Discovery Islands decision by B.C.’s Salmon Farmers. Economic analysis underlines lack of reasonable consultation and understanding of decision’s impacts. Based on the findings of an independent […]
Anger over Discovery Islands salmon farm closure plan. North Vancouver Island Mayors and the BC Salmon Farmers Association Board have sent an Open Letter to Canadian Minister Bernadette Jordan outlining […]
ASC hosts discovery tour to showcase responsible salmon farming in Norway. To promote responsible salmon aquaculture in Norway, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) in partnership with Control Union Norge hosted a group […]
Discovery of new ecosystem – ‘The Trapping Zone’ – creating oasis of life in the Maldives. Scientists on the Nekton Maldives Mission have discovered evidence of ‘The Trapping Zone’ – […]
Recent discovery hints at northward shift in fish distribution. The sleeper fish Eleotris oxycephala is found in freshwater streams and estuaries from tropical to temperate zones. The recent discovery of an individual […]
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 […]
Are viruses keeping sea lice at bay in wild salmon? More than 30 previously unknown RNA viruses in sea lice have been identified by University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers. […]
Licensing decision raises serious questions about Canada’s commitments. Minister Joyce Murray’s decision not to issue salmon aquaculture licences in the Laich-kwil-tach territory, referred to as the Discovery Islands region of […]
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 […]
Canada takes next step in transition away from open-net salmon farming in BC. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is taking the next step to transition from open-net pen aquaculture in British […]
Canada’s Minister for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard (DFO), Joyce Murray, outlined the engagement process for the development of the transition plan for the […]
Salmon farming decision puts hundreds of Surrey jobs at risk. An independent economic analysis released yesterday reveals hundreds of Surrey jobs are at risk following a decision by the federal […]
Salmon farms to be phased-out in part of West Canada. The Canadian Government has announced its intention to phase out salmon farming in a key area of the West coast […]
Canadian Government consults on aquaculture sites Starting immediately, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will begin consultations with the Holmalco, Klahoose, Komoks, Kwiakah, Tla’amin, We Wai Kai (Cape Mudge) and Wei Wai […]
Seafood leaders explore responsible salmon farming on second ASC discovery tour in Norway. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) recently hosted its second Discovery Tour in Northern Norway, bringing together leaders from the […]
HIE and SAMS join forces to enhance marine science sector Two organisations have teamed up to strengthen Scotland’s status as a major player in the global marine science sector. Highlands […]
Scientists discover deepwater pristine reefs in the Galapagos. Scientists have discovered extensive, ancient deep-sea coral reefs within the Galápagos Marine Reserve (GMR)—the first of their kind ever to be documented […]
Volunteers from the Pitcairn Islands have showcased the incredible biodiversity thriving in their vast and remote waters thanks to a UK marine protection scheme. Commercial fishing, drilling and other extractive […]
Ancient mystery of European eel migration unravelled. A team of researchers led by the Environment Agency have taken a major step forward in solving one of nature’s most enduring mysteries […]
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