Responsibility
B.C. First Nations release scientific review of salmon farming in British Columbia
The 500-page collaborative review sheds light on salmon farming in British Columbia, covering everything from sea lice to fish health.
Intelligence
Monitoring finds sea lice persist on wild salmon after BC salmon farm closures
Sea lice persist on wild juvenile salmon after BC salmon farm closures, but further research is needed to understand what drives infestations.
Intelligence
COVID-19 has the West Coast shellfish sector on hold
The impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the industry are vast. In the Pacific Northwest, some producers are faring better than others.
Health & Welfare
BC salmon farmers vow sea lice transparency
At the recent GOAL conference, the British Columbia Salmon Farmers Association committed to reveal sea lice counts at farms operating in the province while promising a future without antibiotics, despite struggles with the persistent yellow mouth disease.
Responsibility
B.C. salmon farmers unveil sustainability report
The British Columbia Salmon Farmers Association releases its first annual Sustainability Progress Report as the Global Aquaculture Alliance hosts its GOAL conference in Vancouver, B.C. The group intends to share progress on environmental, social and economic impacts.