PRV has minimal threat to wild salmon in Canada A review has revealed that Piscine Orthoreovirus (PRV) transmitted from Atlantic salmon poses little risk to wild salmon stocks in British Columbia, Canada.
Hemp could be the next new ingredient in fish feed A United States pro-hemp group has submitted an application to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking for support to explore the use of hemp in fish and other animal feeds.
Mowi West engages the local community Mowi West is connecting with the local community of Vancouver Island through youth programs, environmental initiatives and community events to help support its business goals.
PRV testing to be included in Canadian DFO policy The Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) attended Federal Court on Monday to defend practices regarding the testing for viruses when issuing licences for the release and transfer of farmed salmon.
Cermaq looks local in bid to meet UN development goals Cermaq Canada plans to support the United Nations sustainable development goals by getting involved with local communities.
Mowi Canada West appoints freshwater and saltwater directors Mowi Canada West has added two new senior management roles to its operations in British Columbia, Canada.
Canadian aquaculture asks Trudeau for support The Canadian Aquaculture Industry Association (CAIA) has written to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to ask that aquaculture has access to the same government help as land farming.
Canadian Government hosts free webinar for businesses that want to "go green" Canada is taking steps to ensure that the fisheries and aquaculture industry has the resources it needs to “go green” and reduce environment impacts.
Solar panels help grow fish in British Columbia The Government of Canada has committed $1.1 million in funding to help some fish growers go green, so one business is harnessing the power of the sun.
Wood could be the next sustainable way to feed fish Wood is sustainable, abundant and environmentally friendly natural resource that might be the solution fish feed producers are looking for.
Centre for Innovation in Fish Health is a buoy for coastal communities The new Centre for Innovation in Fish Health is a program at Vancouver Island University (VIU) that will focus on climate change and the coastal communities in British Columbia that depend on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries.
US government shutdown hurting fish smokers The United States government has been partially shut down for three weeks leaving 800,000 federal employees without paychecks, but they’re not the only people suffering.
Cermaq Canada plans smolt-to-harvest closed cage trial Salmon farmer Cermaq hopes to begin a trial with closed containment cages in Canada by next year.
Hundreds of thousands of BC salmon fry found dead The Duck Lake Hatchery in Powell River, British Columbia is dealing with the death of 700,000 salmon fry that were destined for local water ways.