Archive for August 2024
Fish farmer admits breaches following fatal accident
THE integrated salmon farming company Hofseth Aqua is facing the prospect of a heavy fine following the accidental death of an employee just over a year ago. A 25 year old man Perry Emil Johansen, died in an explosion in June last year at a company site in Sunnmøre in western Norway. Now the Norwegian…
Read MoreBC salmon farmers anger over new transition delay
SALMON farmers in British Columbia have expressed disappointment and concern after being told that a draft Transition Framework from the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has been delayed. Salmon farming licence holders were informed of the delay earlier this week. No new release date was announced. However, the licence holders were told the…
Read MoreBiofish lands second major smolt deal
BioFish says it has entered into an agreement with a recognised industry player for the delivery of approximately 170,000 –180,000 post-smolt of 250-300 grams. The contract has been secured under market terms, with delivery scheduled for the second half of next month. Biofish CEO Sondre Hagerup Johnsrud (pictured) said: “This agreement is another recognition of…
Read MoreCanadian government facing new BC salmon legal threat
AT least two First Nations groups are taking legal action against the Canadian government over its decision to allow open net salmon farming in British Columbia for the next five years. They are also threatening to sue the salmon farming companies operating in province which include Mowi and Grieg. The groups are the ‘Namgis and…
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