BC salmon farmers anger over new transition delay

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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…

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Biofish 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…

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Canadian 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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Record breakers

Fish market, Angola

With aquaculture now producing more than catch fisheries for the first time in human history, has the age of the fish farm arrived?

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ISA at SalMar site

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Infectious Salmon Anaemia is suspected at a SalMar location in Norway in what appears to be a growing number of cases across the country this year.

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