‘Irresponsible, unrealistic and unachievable’: What’s next for aquaculture in B.C.?

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This newsletter features everything from educational pieces to seaweed aquaculture and finally, what does the future hold for B.C. aquaculture after the recent announcement? - Seyitan Moritiwon, Associate editor

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Lab on the move

In 2013, Anoushka Concepcion came up with the idea of a mobile seaweed laboratory but it wasn’t until 2023 that she got funding for the project. The associate extension educator at the Connecticut Sea Grant program and University of Connecticut extension said it’s being developed in response to a need by industry and regulators associated with the state’s emerging seaweed aquaculture industry. » Read More...

‘Irresponsible, unrealistic and unachievable’

What’s next for aquaculture in B.C.? In the wake of a shocking announcement from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the North American industry was set alight with this question and what the future could look like. The DFO held a press conference on June 19 that confirmed a five-year transitional plan to ban net-pen salmon farming on the coasts of British Columbia. » Read More...

B.C. Aquaculture

DFO looks to closed containment to replace B.C. salmon net pens by 2029

The Canadian government will be issuing nine-year licenses for closed containment projects on land and sea as part of its transition plan to ban open-net salmon farming. » Read More...

“Same as shutting us down”: First Nations leaders slam Canada’s plan to ban B.C. salmon farming by 2029

First Nations leaders are expressing their frustrations for the lack of consultation and collaboration for the Canadian government’s five-year plan to remove net pen salmon farming in the province. » Read More...

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