Industry plans expansion of open net pen fish farms despite federal commitment to remove them.
Industry plans expansion of open net pen fish farms despite federal commitment to remove them. Read more here.
Land based aquaculture promises more sustainable seafood.
“People see it as being the future,” says Rob Fletcher, senior editor at aquaculture website The Fish Site. Read more here.
Nanaimo fish farm plans to scale up production 15 times thanks to US deal – Campbell River Mirror
Great to see land based closed containment innovation on Vancouver Island. Taste of B.C. Aquafarms scales up their production by 15 times, adding up to 165 new jobs. Read more here.
Of all the topics for the upcoming election, wild salmon needs more attention
Of all the topics for the upcoming election, wild salmon needs more attention. Hear more from Bob Chamerblin.
Canada’s salmon are at risk. How can tourists help?
Parasites and viruses can transfer from open-net farms to wild fish. This limits wild salmon’s growth and ability to evade predators and therefore survive, reproduce, and, eventually, feed the forest. Read the full article from National Geographic here.
The other epidemic: What’s killing wild salmon? | The Walrus
Another article confirming the need to continue to transition open net pen fish farms out of BC waters. Read more from The Walrus.