Wild salmon are deeply connected to the people, wildlife, forests and communities of British Columbia’s coast. In a recent article, Clayoquot Action Executive Director Dan Lewis explains why protecting these vital populations requires removing open-net pen salmon farms from coastal waters.

The article outlines concerns about the spread of pathogens, parasites and waste from open-net pens, particularly as young wild salmon migrate through areas such as Clayoquot Sound. It also points to improving salmon returns in regions where farms have already been removed as evidence that reducing these pressures can help wild populations recover.

With the federal government committed to ending open-net pen salmon farming in British Columbia by 2029, the article calls on Canadians to continue supporting the transition and ensure the decision is fully implemented.

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https://clayoquotaction.org/backbone-of-the-coast/