“For 10 years, DFO has had reliable information about the harm that these viruses may cause wild salmon, which we could have used to protect these dwindling stocks.” Read the full article here.
In 2011, a DFO scientist, Dr. Kristi Miller-Saunders, identified PRV in British Columbia (BC) and discovered that it was likely causing a fatal disease in endangered Chinook. But DFO refused to allow her to publish that research, citing the objections of industry collaborators. DFO also refused to release her research under the Access to Information Act. […]
“It is really a travesty that the study could not come to light 10 years ago.” – Dr. Kristi Miller-Saunders The study, withheld by DFO for 10 years, “found that farmed salmon suffered from jaundice and anemia because of the highly contagious Piscine orthoreovirus (PRV). This virus is associated with organ failure in chinook.” Read […]
BC open net pen salmon farm sea lice issue is out of control. Click here to listen to the full podcast (Afternoons with Ryan Price on iHeart Radio).
First Nations opposed to salmon farming in B.C. are stepping up pressure on the federal government to live up to its promise to phase out open-net salmon farms in B.C. Stewart Phillip, grand chief of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, said fish farms were not just a concern for First Nations. “This is an […]
A group of more than 100 First Nations and fishery organizations are urging Canada to follow through on its commitment to move away from open-net cage fish farms. Chief Bob Chamberlin, chair of the First Nation Wild Salmon Alliance, said if action isn’t taken soon, B.C. will have no wild salmon left. “We must recognize […]
More evidence salmon farms need to be transitioned to land. Click to listen to Dr. Craig Orr (Conservation advisor with Watershed Watch Salmon Society, and adjunct professor, Faculty of Environment at Simon Fraser University) speak about this topic.
Sea lice are becoming more resistant to pesticides. New study shows that salmon farm industry and DFO have been keeping this information from the public. Until now. Read the full article here.