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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cermaq warns of continued uncertainty for aquaculture in Canada. Cermaq warns of continued uncertainty as the federal government announces 5 year-term aquaculture licenses and ban of open net farming from […]
Canadian measures to prevent establishment of invasive mussels. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to preventing the introduction, establishment, and spread of aquatic invasive species, including Zebra and Quagga […]
Anti-salmon farming radio advertisement removed for false advertising. he BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) expresses gratitude to Pattison Media for taking swift action to stop airing a factually incorrect radio advertisement […]
BC Salmon farmers welcome appointment of new Canadian fisheries minister. BC Salmon Farmers have welcomed the Honourable Minister Diane Lebouthillier as the new federal Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the […]
Canadian fisheries minister visits Iceland and Norway. The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, visited Norway and Iceland from March 30 to April […]
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 […]
BC Salmon Farmers appoint new executive director. The BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) in Canada has announced the appointment of Brian Kingzett, as its new Executive Director. Brian has 35 […]
Canadian collaboration on Aquaculture Management Pilot. The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, and Chief Councillor Nicole Rempel of the K’ómoks First Nation announced […]
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 […]
Blue Star Foods achieves significant RAS Division milestones. Blue Star Foods Corp., an integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sustainable seafood company with a focus on Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS), […]
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 […]
Grieg Seafood BC’s new RAS facility completed and performing well. The expansion of Grieg Seafood BC Ltd.’s (Grieg’s) Gold River Hatchery Expansion Project in Canada, known as RAS 34, was […]
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 […]
BC shellfish growers opt for new traceability system. The British Columbia Shellfish Growers Association has partnered with BlueTrace to bring industry-leading traceability technology to BC shellfish businesses. “The shellfish growers […]
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 […]
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