Intelligence
Researchers conclude B.C. salmon farms pose minimal risk to wild salmon populations
Study finds B.C. salmon farms pose minimal risk to wild salmon, challenging claims about impact of open-net pen aquaculture.
Health & Welfare
New virus linked to oyster die-off in B.C. raises concerns for shellfish aquaculture
Scientists identify a new virus in Pacific oysters after a mass die-off in B.C., raising concerns for shellfish aquaculture biosecurity.
Intelligence
Eight-year study finds no clear link with B.C. salmon farms and sea lice
Study finds no consistent drop in sea lice on wild salmon after B.C. closures, challenging claims about aquaculture impacts.
Fisheries
Canada to build new hatchery to boost wild Pacific salmon recovery in B.C.
The Canadian government plans to build a conservation hatchery in British Columbia to boost Chinook and sockeye salmon recovery.
Responsibility
Behind one First Nation’s fight to keep its salmon farms afloat
The Kitasoo Xai’Xais Nation fights regulation and celebrity backlash as salmon farming’s future in British Columbia hangs in the balance.
Fisheries
Is climate change prompting juvenile sockeye salmon to grow larger?
Study explores how climate change affects the size of juvenile sockeye salmon in B.C., and how populations are adapting.
Responsibility
First Nations coalition unveils plan for salmon farming in British Columbia waters
The Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship releases a “responsible, realistic and achievable” plan for an Indigenous-led blue economy.
Intelligence
First Nations-led artificial intelligence technology holds promise for salmon recovery
New artificial intelligence monitoring tool is "remarkably adept" at identifying and counting fish species.
Health & Welfare
Aquaculture tech firm to trial novel fish welfare technology with Mowi Canada West
Novel "ecosystem-supporting" technology may improve fish welfare and performance, and reduce interactions between wild and farm-raised fish.
Intelligence
Aquaculture sector reacts to Canadian government’s ‘devastating decision’ to close Discovery Islands salmon farms
A salmon producers' association and a coalition of First Nations say the move ignores scientific evidence and Indigenous rights and title.
Intelligence
Report: Moving BC salmon farms to land may not be economically viable
Regulatory uncertainty, high capital cost, low ROI and few incentives were identified as hurdles to moving BC salmon farms onto land.
Intelligence
Land-based salmon aquaculture facility proposed for British Columbia
Taste of BC Aquafarms is seeking approval to build a salmon aquaculture facility that uses a land-based recirculatory aquaculture system.
Intelligence
Canada renews licenses for BC salmon farms outside Discovery Islands until spring 2023
The Canadian government has announced a two-year renewal of licenses for BC salmon farms outside of the Discovery Islands.
Responsibility
Some First Nations are asserting their right to farm salmon, despite pending government closures
With salmon farm closures imminent, some First Nations are taking action to preserve ocean-based farming and assert Indigenous sovereignty.
Intelligence
Federal Court rejects Canadian government’s plan to phase out BC salmon farms
The Federal Court has rejected the Canadian federal government's plan to phase out BC salmon farms in the Discovery Islands.
Responsibility
British Columbia salmon farmers wary of Liberal government’s aquaculture plans
The Canadian Liberal Government’s announcement of Aquaculture Act left the industry feeling anxious while some stakeholders say they were completely left out of the process.