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“To me it doesn’t make any logical sense to do what the government is doing right now…from a food security perspective this decision is incredibly dangerous,” Dr Sylvain Charlebois. #salmonfarming seawestnews.com/open-net-salmo…

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First Nations also denounce Canadian actors William Shatner and Ryan Reynolds for a video filled with profanity that attacks the salmon farming sector. #Salmonfarming seawestnews.com/union-slams-pl…

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Open-net aquaculture will continue in British Columbia for species other than salmon, such as sablefish states Department of Fisheries and Oceans #BritishColumbia #Aquaculture seawestnews.com/open-net-fish-…

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“It is frustrating to know that we have done everything right and are still being dictated to by politicians who would rather appease special interest groups and Hollywood actors.” #salmonfarming seawestnews.com/salmon-farming…

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National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food decries hearsay, activism, and negative messaging about salmon farming in B.C. #BritishColumbia #Salmonfarming seawestnews.com/national-indig…

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It’s time for our politicians to boldly defend the partnerships between BC’s salmon farmers and First Nations as a model of Indigenous reconciliation and environmental stewardship that the world can emulate. #Salmonfarming seawestnews.com/canadas-misgui…

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“Ensuring the expansion of sustainable aquaculture is of fundamental importance for consumers,” – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). #WorldAquaculture seawestnews.com/un-agency-call…

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Canada’s federal and provincial governments are being challenged by seafood farmers to develop a new vision to grow the nation’s aquaculture sector #salmonfarming seawestnews.com/seafood-farmer…

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New ‘Wildfire Playbook’ offer solutions to help salmon and their habitats recover after wildfires #wildsalmon seawestnews.com/concerns-grow-…

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“Frankly, Canada is being irresponsible by not developing our aquaculture capacity more intentionally and quickly. We have the science, we have the rule of law, we have brilliant, highly educated people and Indigenous communities... #aquaculture seawestnews.com/canadas-suppor…

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Aquaculture partnership between the Kitasoo Xai’xais and Mowi Canada West hailed in a poignant ceremony to exemplify the true meaning of reconciliation with First Nations. #Aquaculture seawestnews.com/first-nation-c…

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Salmon farmers in British Columbia reiterate that they will continue to grow affordable healthy food in partnership with First Nations as another court challenge emerges. #britishcolumbia #aquaculture seawestnews.com/salmon-farming…

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Federal Government delays transition plan for salmon farmers in yet another broken pledge to the aquaculture sector that supports thousands of families in British Columbia #Salmonfarming #BritishColumbia seawestnews.com/trudeau-libera…

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“I see a long-term future for land-based [fish farming], but unfortunately, not here in B.C. unless something drastically changes,” - Gary Robinson, consultant with Kuterra #Salmonfarming #BritishColumbia

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“I see a long-term future for land-based [fish farming], but unfortunately, not here in B.C. unless something drastically changes,” - Gary Robinson, consultant with Kuterra #Salmonfarming #BritishColumbia seawestnews.com/land-based-sal…

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New study and data counters the continued exaggeration by activists that wild fish populations are declining due to sea lice from salmon farms. #sealice #aquaculture seawestnews.com/salmon-farms-d…

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Campbell River event aims to foster community engagement and raise awareness about the importance of the salmon farming sector to the local economy and food security #givingback #salmonfarmers seawestnews.com/salmon-farmers…

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But will Canada undermine economic self-determination for First Nations by banning BC salmon farms that pose no more than a minimal risk to wild salmon? #aquaculture #foodsecurity #SalmonFarming seawestnews.com/science-shows-…

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“We are truly honoured that so many came to support the Food Bank, learn more about us, and enjoy some delicious locally farmed salmon,” – Brian Kingzett, Executive Director of the BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) #Salmonfarmers #FoodBanks seawestnews.com/community-spir…

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Misinformation campaigns about salmon farming seed mistrust in good government and undermine balanced policy that would benefit Canadians and the global community. #SalmonFarming #aquaculture #FoodSecurity seawestnews.com/eco-extremism-…