Why a federal salmon study that found viruses at B.C. fish farms took 10 years to be released
“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
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).
The majority of First Nations don’t want salmon farm licences renewed in June.
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 […]
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
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
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
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.
Three First Nations ‘offended’ by pro-salmon farm coalition action
The Broughton First Nations say they have individually and collectively opposed Atlantic salmon farms being in their territories for decades — and “never consented to the operation of open net-pen feedlots in their territories.” Read more here.
Wild Salmon is a food stable for 90% of First Nations across the Province.
“Wild Salmon is a food stable for 90% of First Nations across the Province.” Hear from Bob Chamberlin on the importance of protecting wild Pacific salmon and transitioning open net pen salmon farms.