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The federal government is sending contradictory messages around its commitment to transitioning away from open net-pen salmon farms in B.C. by permitting production increases at three aquaculture sites in Clayoquot Sound, say salmon conservation groups.
First Nation chief looks to wild salmon stock rebuilding after net-pen phase-out By Dec. 22, 2020 16:40 GMT The news that the Canadian government is moving ahead with the phase-out of Atlantic salmon farming was music to the ears of Chief Darren Blaney of the Homalco First Nation, The Star reported [...] Want to keep reading? sign up This field is required Remember me Enter the email address associated with your account. We'll send you instructions to reset your password. This field is required to change your password. redirecting... Don't miss a beat Start your week with our Editor's c...
Cermaq testing semi-closed farming in BC ahead of net-pen phase-out By Dec. 21, 2020 17:52 GMT Cermaq Group has begun testing salmon farming in a semi-closed containment system (SCCS) in waters off the coast of British Columbia, Canada, where it currently uses net pens [...] Want to keep reading? sign up This field is required Remember me Enter the email address associated with your account. We'll send you instructions to reset your password. This field is required to change your password. redirecting... Don't miss a beat Start your week with our Editor's choice Go d indicates our Prod...
An international aquaculture company has launched a trial of a new salmon farm containment system expected to drastically reduce the exchange of sea lice between wild and farmed fish. Cermaq Canada has stocked close to half a million Atlantic salmon smolts in a new semi-closed containment system (SCCS) in Millar Channel on the west coast of Vancouver Island. It is the first time the technology has been tested in Canadian waters. Salmon farm opponents have long argued traditional open-net pen systems promote the growth and spread of fish parasites along with other diseases. High concentrations...