Aquaculture Ambassador: Kenny Leslie
“My education has drawn me to Aquaculture. A degree in environmental sustainability could be applied in so many ways to so many different industries,” Kenny…
A tale of conflict and collaboration in aquaculture
As Iceland moves to bring wild fishers and fish farmers together, a conflict looms between the two sides in America. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews Iceland’s fish…
Aquaculture Ambassador: Kathleen Allen
“Part of the reason I like aquaculture is because we are not an industry that gets to rest on our laurels. We have engaged stakeholders…
Aquaculture, a key driver for global food revolution – Lancet
“Future expansion of seafood should come from aquaculture, which is one of the fastest growing food production sectors in the world” – Eat-Lancet commission report…
Observations of a river snorkeler
“The power of the fish, of the river, it’s an awesome encounter’ – Chris Walling By SeaWestNews Chris Walling of Vancouver Island has a strong…
Aquaculture Ambassador: John B. Relyea-Voss
“We are going to be working towards sharing information, experiences and stories of the new and exciting things happening within the aquaculture industry in British…
A new frontier for deep-sea fish farming
Aquaculture offers a promising avenue for economic development and sustainable local seafood production in the Caribbean, say researchers By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews The Caribbean has a…
Generation “Yum” wants to know about what they are eating
More millennials are connecting to people, places and practices that raise our livestock, vegetables and seafood, a new survey has found. By Fabian DawsonSeaWestNews More…
Aquaculture Ambassador: R.J. Taylor
“We need to find new ways to show Canadians just how kick-ass and caring we are as an industry.” – Raymond J. Taylor, co‐owner, Cedar…
Feds pump cash to support jobs in BC’s coastal communities
Funding will also assist in ensuring enhanced protection of marine environment By SeaWestNews The federal government is pumping over a million dollars into 15-BC based…
A new era for salmon farming in British Columbia
Deal protects wild salmon stocks, recognizes traditional First Nations rights and paves the way for future expansion of B.C.’s sustainable salmon farming industry By Fabian…
Canada to move ahead with a Federal Aquaculture Act
Canada remains the world’s only major farmed seafood producing country without modern national legislation specifically designed to govern a responsible and sustainable aquaculture industry By…
Canada commits to be a leader in the Blue Economy
“Only by working together can we build a blue economy that is prosperous and sustainable, and leaves no one behind” – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau….
The aquaculture industry has a positive story to tell, but…
campaigns that oversimplify complex fish farming issues have left British Columbians in a fog of competing politicized agendas, contested science and misinformation, says a new study….
Farming salmon to save wild fish in B.C.
“We’re preserving wild stocks by serving fresh, farm raised salmon grown right here in B.C.” – Walter Schoenfelder, sport-fishing guide and lodge owner By Walter…
Ocean to Table video series demystifies farmed seafood
Ocean to Table: stories of farming, food, and conservation BY: Aquarium Of the Pacific The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific’s Seafood for the Future program,…
First Nations communities benefit from aquaculture
New government report pushes for a Federal Aquaculture Act while calling for increased funding for Indigenous fish farming initiatives. First Nations communities are in a unique…
Ocean farming to have climate change impact – Plan Now
“If you were a land farmer, would you want to buy property that will be plagued by drought in 15 years? I doubt it. The…
Paving the way for First Nations aquaculture prosperity
“Sustainable aquaculture is key for our wild fish to thrive,” – James Walkus, independent commercial fisherman and a First Nations aquaculture success story. James Walkus…
UNDP – Fish On Land, Dairy Cows On The Ocean?
UNDP Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) The UNDP Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has put the pressure on aquaculture to grow more fish. We need to feed…
Farmed seafood to grow by 40 percent worldwide: UN
A look at some of what is happening in the world of aquaculture By Samantha McLeod SeaWestNews The United Nations says that aquaculture (Farmed Seafood)…
Funding Available For Aquaculture Projects
Sea Pact project funding available for innovative aquaculture projects By SeaWestNews Sea Pact, an innovative alliance of seafood industry leaders, has announced the opening of…
More countries around the world turning to fish farms: UN
As Canadian salmon farmers push Ottawa for a Federal Aquaculture Act, the UN is also urging countries to implement proper legislation for their fish farming…
I’m a salmon farmer, proudly
I am proud of what we do, I love being part of an industry that was created to ensure sustainability. We operate under strict guidelines…
Conservation groups support sustainable aquaculture
Farming the sea, aquaculture, sustainably increases the security of our food supply, the supply of healthy protein while reducing the ecological footprint, say conservation groups….
Norway seas the future with aquaculture
Prime minister Erna Solberg wants her country to develop an aquaculture industry that can deliver food and economic values within an acceptable footprint. By SeaWestNews…
Skuna Bay Salmon joins movement to offer sustainable seafood options
Partnership with James Beard Foundation paves the way for engagement with broader culinary community and North America’s top chefs. By Samantha McLeod SeaWestNews Vancouver Island’s…
Landmark book on cleaner fish
Contributions from over 60 leading researchers comprehensively addresses the questions of sustainability of cleaner fish use in aquaculture By SeaWestNews Over 60 leading global researchers…
Aquaculture’s popularity growing globally says new report
Global aquaculture market, valued at $170 billion, seen as major driver of the food industry worldwide By Fabian Dawson SeaWestNews The growing market for farmed…
Aquaculture is the wave of the future for World Champion surfer
10-time world champion paddler and surfer, Jamie Mitchell, in film to showcase sustainable fish farming. Aquaculture is sustainable. By Samantha McLeod SeaWestNews Legendary champion paddler…