Where do we farm shellfish in BC?
Shellfish farms are located primarily around the west coast of Vancouver Island and in the Georgia Basin. The cool, nutrient-rich coastal waters of British Columbia’s…
What kind of shellfish do we farm?
In Canada, the main species of shellfish farmed commercially are clams, geoducks, mussels, oysters and scallops. Clams The Manila Clam (Tapes philippinarum) has been harvested…
Salmon farm smear campaign sinks
After more than a decade of U.S.-funded attacks targeted exclusively on B.C.’s salmon farm industry, the tide is finally turning. The fake-news tactics of hired…
Time to reel in Lana Popham’s ministry for fish file review
B.C. Agriculture Minister Lana Popham was accused of intimidation on Monday for her handling of a letter to a fish farm. http://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/vaughn-palmer-time-to-reel-in-pophams-ministry-for-fish-file-review
Recreational Fishing (Sport Fishing)
Sport fishing occurs both in tidal and non-tidal (fresh) waters throughout the province of British Columbia. British Columbia has a reputation for being one of…
Marine Commercial Fisheries
British Columbia has a diverse seafood industry with marine commercial fisheries providing enhanced social and economic benefits through responsible management practices that protect the environment…
Salmon in the city
The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) is the advocate for local government in British Columbia. UBCM’s vision is to effectively represent and serve all local…
BC Shellfish Festival – Thanks 2017
BC Shellfish Festival was a blast last year and coming soon again. Save the date for the 12th annual BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival, June 8-17,…