Media Releases & Recent Articles
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Media Releases & Recent Articles
May 2, 2008
BCSFA member company, Marine Harvest Canada, has joined the Tsolum River Restoration Society, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Comox-Strathcona Regional District, and the City of Courtenay to build two bridges over Towhee Creek on Courtenay's Regional Fairgrounds.
To read the press release...click here
April 15, 2008
Demand from U.S. buyers for farmed B.C. salmon is outstripping supply and the situation is expected to continue.
For the Times Colonist article...click here
For the Westcoaster article...click here
March 31, 2008
Minister Hearn Visits Chile to Strengthen Partnerships in Sustainable Aquaculture at Aqua Sur 2008.
For more... click here
March 20 , 2008
Typical North American diet is deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, by Suzi Fraser.
Read more...click here.
March 20 , 2008
MEMBER NEWS: The Gillard Pass Fisheries Association recently received a much needed donation to assist in their Chinnok salmon enhancement efforts. Marine Harvest Canada donated 6 three metre circular rearing tubs and other equipment which is now installed and are rearing 200,000 Chinooks. These wild salmon will be returned to the Phillips River and will help in rebuilding sustainable local stocks.
Read more...click here.
March 18 , 2008
LACK OF BAD NEWS doesn't sell US & Canadian newspapers when it comes to farmed salmon... as reported on www.seafoodintelligence.com March 14, 2008
To read the posting...click here.
March 14 , 2008
BC Pacific Salmon Forum releases new report commissioned to summarize scientific studies on sealice and salmon.
Pacific Salmon Forum Press Release...click here.
Read the Report ...Click here.
February 27, 2008
On February 23, the Federal budget was unveiled, sending a message of support for Canada's aquaculture industry by committing to streamline and improve the environmental regulation in aquaculture.
BCSFA Press Release...click here.
More response from CAIA...Click here.
February 26, 2008
On February 23, the Globe and Mail ran an interesting full page op-ed by Cameron MacDonald, a Langara College Biology Instructor.
For more ...click here.
February 21, 2008
A key priority of salmon farmers, like all British Columbians, is the health and long-term viability of wild salmon stocks. The BC Salmon Farmers Association works collaboratively with government, industry, First Nation groups, environmental and stewardship groups to ensure there is a healthy co-existence between wild and farm-raised fish. Concerns have been raised about the potential for sea lice from salmon farms to contribute to the decline of salmon populations in British Columbia's Broughton Archipelago. One of our members, Marine Harvest Canada is addressing this issue head on and sharing information about how they manage sea lice in the Broughton Archipelago.
To learn more...click here.
February 13, 2008
Gunnar Knapp, the keynote speaker at the Aquaculture America 2008 Conference predicts a continued demand for farmed fish.
For more...click here.
February 8, 2008
A fish farm in North Puget Sound in Washington State was the focus of a NOAA sponsored technical report that studied the colonization of marine invertebrate, seaweeds and other oganisms on and around fish farms. The hypothesis confirmed that several types of invertebrates are benefiting from the nutrients of fish farm waste and the habitat that the farm structure creates.
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February 7 , 2008
Weighing the latest facts on seafood safety, health benefits. By Maureen Callahan, published on CNN.com
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January 30, 2008
Salmon Farmers "Best in Show".
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January 9, 2008
Despite operating in the most stringently regulated environment of any salmon producing country in the world, BC fish farmers have achieved high levels of compliance with standards set to protect the marine environment and wild salmon.
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November 2, 2007
A recent Statistics Canada report places British Columbia Aquaculture on top as reported by Scott Simpson of the Vancouver Sun.
Click here to read the article. (PDF)
To review the Statistics Canada release click here.
October 2, 2007
In the current issue of Northern Aquaculture, former salmon farmer Bill Vernon draws on his farming experience to examine the practice of salmon ranching in the article entitled Salmon Ranching Examined...click here (PDF)
September 28, 2007 (posted October 3)
Alaskan Marketing Behind Salmon Farming Controversy?
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September 18, 2007
Protecting Wild Salmon - Recently a group of individuals wrote an open letter calling for action to protect wild salmon. At the BCSFA, we understand there are many threats to wild salmon and support the efforts of scientists to determine proper protection methods.
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September 12, 2007
Another Reason to Eat Salmon - "Improve your memory with brain-boosting foods"
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September 10, 2007
Fishing for better farmed salmon answers
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September 7, 2007
Company takes action following net breach...click here
- Atlantic salmon escape net pen but are confined to outer barrier...click here
August 31, 2007
B.C. Salmon industry in rough water...click here
August 29, 2007
Province Issues Decisions on Three Aquaculture Licences...click here
- As reported in the Times Colonist...click here
August 21, 2007
Canadian Author, Peter Robson was recently recognized by the Keith Matthews Awards Committee for his 2006 book - Salmon Farming: The Whole Story. The Awards Committee stated that Peter Robson offered a compelling and even-handed review of Canadas growing and controversial salmon aquaculture industry...click here
August 21, 2007
Our Coastal Communities Need More Aquaculture...click here
August 3, 2007
The Kitasoo first nation is welcoming a government decision to approve two new fish farms in its territory...click here
August 1, 2007
Salmon Farming and Closed Containment: CSAS to Lead to Peer Review...click here
July 12, 2007
Port Hardy Council demonstrates strong leadership on salmon farming opportunities in British Columbia...click here
June 29, 2007
Pacific Salmon Forum recommendations align with those made by the BCSFA and endorsed by industry...click here
June 11, 2007
Seven Seas Passengers Take a Salmon Farming Tour...click here
June 6, 2007
Salmon Farming Industry Takes Part in "Cultivating Appetites for Knowledge" Conference...click here
June 5, 2007
BC Salmon Farmers Enjoy Success Again This Year At EAT Vancouver!...click here
May 24, 2007
The acceptance by the Government of British Columbia of the recommendations outlined in the report of the Special Committee on Sustainable Aquaculture would be a fatal blow to the growth of Aboriginal aquaculture development in the Province. Many coastal First Nation communities rely on the economic opportunities that are provided by salmon aquaculture, according to the Aboriginal Aquaculture Association...click here
May 24, 2007
Cruise Line selects Salmon Farm Tours...click here
May 7, 2007
Salmon Farmers and Government Working Towards Solutions...click here
Farmed salmon vital element of BC economy says Mary Ellen Walling, executive director, BC Salmon Farmers Association. "This report confirms that our employment in coastal communities is significant ..."
- As reported in TheFishSite.com (posted May 15, 2007)
May 6, 2007
The Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance - BC Sustainable Aquaculture Committee Recommendation Not Sustainable...click here
May 3, 2007
- The Coastal Economy; Let's Keep Our Options Open - an opinion editorial by Dan Miller, in the Campbell River Courier Islander...click here
May 2, 2007
NDP Rhetoric Costs Jobs Does Nothing for Environment...click here
- As reported in the Vancouver Sun
May 1, 2007
Newfoundland aquaculture industry receives major investment...click here
April 23, 2007
Sea Lions - There have reports of recent episodes where some marine mammals have been caught in salmon farm nets. Here is some information that may be helpful...click here
Reducing sea lion populations best way to protect salmon
- As reported in Yakima Herald-Republic
April 16, 2007
Economic Benefit and Public Support for Aquaculture Confirmed...click here
Economic Benefit and Public Support for Aquaculture Confirmed
- As reported in TheFishSite.com, UK
Opinion poll shows support for BC aquaculture
- As reported in Fish Farmer Magazine, UK
Sixty-Five Per Cent Back Sustainable Salmon Farming: Poll
- As reported in the Westcoaster - Port Alberni British Columbia
March 29, 2007
Aquaculture Gets Strong Support...click here
March 29, 2007
The lengthy delays in applications for new salmon farms is a contributing factor resulting in the closure of Englewood Packing...click here
- Marine Harvest Announcement
- Fish Plant Closing
- Letter to the Editor "The NDP Should Come Clean on Aquaculture"
- As reported in the Business Examiner - The unofficial freeze on new farms killed the Englewood plant in Port McNeill
- As reported in the Fish Site - The unofficial freeze on new farms killed the Englewood plant in Port McNeill
March 28, 2007
Organic Salmon Farming - Our Perspective...click here
- As reported in Pacific Business News (Honolulu) - Kona Blue asks for organic rules...click here
Applying Organic Principles to Aquaculture Systems...click here
As reported in Fish Farmer magazine - Clare Island gains Agriculture Biologique certification...click here
March 15, 2007
Kitasoo First Nation is hoping for BC approval of two new net pen sites in Marine Harvest joint venture
- As reported in the Seafood News
- The Kitasoo Story
- Anxious Wait for Villagers Over Fish Farms
- When salmon farms mean a future
January 22, 2007
Grieg Seafood Acquires Target Marine
Grieg Seafood Press Release
- As reported in Business in Vancouver
January 22, 2007
Salmon Farmers Challenge Activists
Supreme Court ruling prompts demand for apology... click here
January 15, 2007
BC Fish Farms Shift to Renewable Fuel... click here
January 8, 2007
Salmon Aquaculture Dialogue... click here
December 6, 2006
Farmed Salmon Top BC Seafood Product... click here
November 29, 2006
WWF Salmon Dialogue Meeting in Vancouver... click here
November 28, 2006
Hype around sea lice overblown; more research required to determine impact on Pacific salmon... click here
November 23, 2006
Wild Salmon and Salmon Farming: A Personal Perspective... click here
November 2, 2006
Another review of the Krkosek et al paper. Dr. David Groves reviewed this paper and described that the paper has serious oversights, omissions and inaccuracies in the biological assumptions on which the model is based... click here
November 1, 2006
Recently a paper was released which asserted that there is a major negative impact on wild salmon from salmon farms. Dr. Kenneth Brooks reviewed this paper and described several serious shortcomings... click here
October 27, 2006
The Benefits Of Eating Fish Greatly Outweigh The Risks, New Study Shows... click here
October 26, 2006
"DFO research does not support the close association between salmon farms, sea lice, and loss of wild salmon reported by others"... click here
October 6, 2006
Norwegian experience a positive one for coastal mayors... click here
October 4, 2006
Sea Lice Study Based on Old, Questionable Data (CAIA Release)... click here
October 3, 2006
MATH MODELS AND SEA LICE: The theory and the reality... click here
August 3, 2006
Aquaculture Industry in High Compliance... click here
July 27, 2006
Farmed Atlantic salmon and Pacific salmon can coexist... click here
July 27, 2006
Salmon farms are not nearly the menace they have been made out to be... click here
July 26, 2006
Escaped Farmed Salmon Don't Pose a Threat to BC's Wild Salmon, According to Researchers... click here
July 6, 2006
Island firm nets Alaska job... click here
June 30, 2006
Canada Day Message from Mayor Gerry Furney... click here
June 27, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY - Cancellation of tour to Englewood Packing Company... click here
June 26, 2006
Nanaimo company wins selection for Alaska Hatchery Work... click here
June 22, 2006
Vancouver Island Researcher Wins Innovation Award/CEO Named to Centre... click here
June 16, 2006
A New Way to See Wild Salmon... click here
June 16, 2006
Shellfish proposed as solution to fish farm waste... click here
April 19, 2006
Klemtu Salmon Farms Get Straight "A" Environmental Report Card... click here
April 19, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY - THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HEADLINES AND FACTS... click here
April 4, 2006
HEALTH CANADA ANNOUNCEMENT ON MALACHITE GREEN CONFIRMS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR INTENTIONAL USE; FISH TESTING ABOVE 1PPB NOT ALLOWED FOR SALE... click here
March 19, 2006
Economy of Scales - Can fish farms nourish the world without despoiling the ocean? Stanford experts work to solve a feeding quandary... click here
March 10, 2006
Minister Hearn Announces Fish and Seafood Export Figures for 2005... click here
January 17, 2006
Fish still a good catch: Seafood and health conference clears up some confusion... click here
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