Axe-threatened BC salmon industry highlights fast pace of innovation Salmon farmers in British Columbia who are facing industry-wrecking changes from the Canadian government have pointed to the “remarkable progress” made in innovation by the sector over the last two years.
Steelhead farm owner highlights RAS efficiencies The new owner of Taste of BC Aquafarms, which grows steelhead in a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) on Vancouver Island, has pointed out the farm’s impressive feed conversion ratio as it seeks to encourage investment ahead of a major expansion.
City’s support for salmon farming will be clear to see Councillors in Campbell River in the heart of British Columbia’s salmon farming region have voted to install two billboards expressing their support for the area’s aquaculture and forestry industries.
Aquaculture tech centre adds to expertise The Centre for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) based in Canada and the United States has announced two key appointments. François Brenta joins as vice president of health and nutrition and Klara Verbyla as director of breeding and genomics and associate vice president of genetics to accelerate strategic growth and expand the company’s global footprint.
Cermaq goes to court to fight BC fish transfer ban Cermaq Canada has initiated legal action to challenge a ban on the transfer of fish to two of its sites in the Discovery Islands (DI) in British Columbia.
‘Ocean window’ technology firm expands into Canada California-based Scoot Science, which provides technology that allows fish farmers to better analyse and predict ocean risks, has established a Canadian subsidiary, Scoot Science Canada.
PRV was in Canada before salmon farming, says fish vet An experienced North American fish veterinarian has challenged the findings of a scientific study that blames salmon farming as the source of piscine orthoreovirus (PRV) in Pacific wild salmon.
Working with salmon farmers ‘makes sense’, says First Nation An economic development leader with a British Columbia First Nation has urged other Nations to seize the chance of working with salmon farmers.
Ace Aquatec strengthens North American presence Fast-expanding aquaculture innovator Ace Aquatec has strengthened its presence in North America by hiring two new employees – regional manager Sam Bowman and product engineer and design consultant Adrian Hulme.
Ex-Grieg BC environment manager joins ocean forecasting firm Aquaculture ocean forecasting technology company Scoot Science has appointed former Grieg Seafood BC employee Craig Blackie as its new business development specialist in Canada.
Canadian salmon farmers choose Innovasea algae early warning software US-based aquaculture technology supplier Innovasea announced today that its plankton monitoring software in now being used by two major salmon producers in Canada, which it didn’t name.
BC farm closures will cost up to 200 jobs at Mowi The decision by the Canadian government to close 19 salmon farms in the Discovery Islands in British Columbia will cost up to 200 Mowi Canada West workers their jobs, the company said today.
Cooke hatchery plan takes major leap forward Cooke Aquaculture’s plan for a Can$56.8 million recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) salmon hatchery near Centreville on Digby Neck, Nova Scotia, has been approved by the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NSDFA).
First Nations leaders slam too-short farms closure consultation Senior figures of two First Nations that chose to kick salmon farming out of their traditional territories in British Columbia have criticised the Canadian government’s handling of the process.
