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Monitoring of Broughton Archipelago & Discovery Islands show BC salmon farms don't drive sea lice

Innovation and existing production can move forward together, not as an either-or choice.

No evidence that salmon farms are harming wild salmon and it should not be reported as though it did

New CAIA report shows rising salmon imports are limiting Canadians' ability to buy Canadian.

Nine years of sea lice monitoring in the Broughton Archipelago confirm that BC salmon farms…

BCSFA: no evidence links promising 2025 Fraser River sockeye returns to salmon farm closures.

Two new peer-reviewed studies confirm salmon farms pose minimal risk to wild Pacific salmon.

The BCSFA Community Appreciation BBQ raised $7,000 for the Campbell River Food Bank.

A World Bank and WWF report sees a $1.5 trillion investment opportunity in sustainable aquaculture.

A UC Davis-led review finds BC salmon farms have minimal impact on wild salmon populations.

A provincial assessment highlights the challenges of replacing marine farms with land-based systems.

Eight years of Discovery Islands monitoring show salmon farms do not drive sea lice on wild salmon.

BC salmon farmers welcome the reappointment of Joanne Thompson as Minister of Fisheries.

DFO data show marine mammal interactions with BC salmon farms have stayed low for a decade.

The BCSFA calls for an independent review of the lab behind the BATI fish health and eDNA studies.

BC salmon farmers urge a unified 'Team BC' approach to food security and economic recovery.

A 25 percent US tariff would cut demand for BC farm-raised salmon by up to 40 percent.

BC salmon farmers say food tariffs threaten Canadian food security and an integrated supply chain.

The BCSFA says the $9 billion cost of phasing out salmon farming adds to Canada's fiscal pressures.

A RIAS Inc. report finds the federal net-pen ban would cost Canadian taxpayers at least $9 billion.

Broughton Archipelago monitoring shows sea lice on wild salmon unchanged despite farm removals.

BC salmon farmers review the draft framework and say the 2029 timeline is unrealistic.

The BCSFA urges the Liberal Caucus to consider the impact of the 2029 net-pen ban on 4,600 jobs.

The 2024 Community Appreciation BBQ raised $4,862 for the Campbell River Food Bank.

A peer-reviewed study finds the effects of farm sea lice on wild Atlantic salmon were overestimated.

DFO's draft Transition Framework is delayed, prolonging uncertainty for coastal communities.

Response to Federal Court applications by the 'Namgis and Kwikwasut'inuxw Haxw'amis Nations.

A five-year transition deadline hinders investment and further impacts coastal communities.

The BCSFA responds to a report that Ottawa will give BC salmon farms five years to move to land.

The BCSFA is disappointed by the second judicial review decision on Discovery Islands licences.

First Nations, scientists and the sector release a 500-page collaborative text on BC salmon farming.

DFO can consider salmon farming licence reissuance in light of transition commitments.

Pattison Media stops airing a Wild First radio ad that falsely claimed wild salmon face extinction.

Seven of the top 10 producers in the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index are salmon farmers.

Independent monitoring since 2017 shows no rise in sea lice on wild salmon passing salmon farms.

CTV News Vancouver removes a segment falsely linking pink salmon returns to farm closures.

Scientists say pink salmon populations have increased over 50 years to the point of concern.

BC salmon farmers welcome Diane Lebouthillier as the new federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.

The BCSFA has grave concerns about a proposal to further reduce salmon farming in BC.

BC salmon farmers respond to DFO's summary of consultations on the future of salmon aquaculture.

Minister Murray commits to closing all salmon farms in the Discovery Islands region.

A BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food report identifies major barriers to land-based salmon farming.

A peer-reviewed CSAS report finds sea lice on farm-raised salmon do not impact wild juvenile salmon.

A new report details how First Nations rights and reconciliation will lead the transition plan.

The BCSFA appoints Brian Kingzett, its Director of Science and Policy, as Executive Director.

Minister Joyce Murray tours salmon farming facilities and meets BCSFA members on Vancouver Island.

The BCSFA says claims linking wild salmon returns to salmon farms misrepresent historical data.

BC salmon farmers welcome parts of the proposed transition framework that align with their values.

CAIA and the BCSFA say the federal decision to renew BC salmon farm licences is good for Canadians.

PRV is a common, relatively benign marine virus and is not a serious threat to wild salmon in BC.

The BCSFA is encouraged that the Federal Court set aside the Minister's Discovery Islands decision.

The BCSFA responds to a Globe and Mail article on an unpublished PRV study.

A RIAS Inc. analysis finds BC would lose 4,700 jobs if 79 salmon farm licences are not reissued.

The BCSFA responds to the federal mandate to develop a responsible plan for transition by 2025.

Five years of independent monitoring show sea lice levels in the Discovery Islands remained low.

The BCSFA report update highlights innovation and progress in BC salmon aquaculture since 2019.

The BCSFA questions the credibility of an SSHI study on PRV published in Science Advances.

An independent analysis shows hundreds of Surrey jobs at risk from the Discovery Islands closures.

An independent analysis finds the closures could cost more than 1,500 people their livelihoods.

The BCSFA Youth Council writes to Prime Minister Trudeau about the Discovery Islands decision.

North Island mayors and the BCSFA Board write to Minister Jordan on the Discovery Islands closures.

The BCSFA responds to the federal decision on salmon farms in the Discovery Islands.

An independent report finds $1.4 billion in new salmon farming investment could add 10,000 jobs.

BC salmon farmers mourn Dr. Don Noakes, former Chair of the BCSFA Science Advisory Council.

The Performance Dashboard tracks 11 environmental, economic and social indicators for the sector.

Deeper Dive is a science-based platform that addresses misinformation on 10 salmon farming topics.

A new BCSFA map shows salmon farming's economic impact across coastal Vancouver Island.

BCSFA members helped develop the final report of the Campbell River Business Recovery Task Force.

The BCSFA Youth Council writes to North Island and West Coast candidates in the 2020 election.

Nine DFO risk assessments find Discovery Islands farms pose minimal risk to wild salmon.

The BCSFA responds to a report making inaccurate claims about sea lice counts by salmon farmers.

The BCSFA responds to a letter from Wild First and others on the future of salmon farming in BC.

The BCSFA Youth Council will give the salmon farming community a youth perspective.

Cermaq Canada and Grieg Seafood BC donate 60,000 pounds of salmon to Food Banks Canada.

Five BC salmon farming companies donate about 60,000 pounds of salmon through Food Banks BC.

BC salmon farmers remember Chef Nathan Fong, a culinary ambassador and creator of Fong on Food.

The province lists salmon farming and aquaculture as essential services during COVID-19.

The BCSFA welcomes the State of Salmon Aquaculture report released by Minister Bernadette Jordan.

John Paul Fraser responds to the election of a federal Liberal minority government.

BC salmon farmers are reassured that DFO's PRV policy decision follows sound scientific principles.

The BCSFA welcomes new funding for the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund.

The BC Salmon Farmers Association releases its fourth annual Sustainability Progress Report.

John Paul Fraser, a former BC deputy minister, is appointed Executive Director of the BCSFA.

The BCSFA reviews a provincial change to how Crown land tenures for salmon farms are managed.

Coastal First Nations leaders tell Sea Shepherd to stay off their traditional territories.

The BCSFA responds to the Pacific Salmon Foundation's call to move to closed containment now.

The BCSFA says a new report on PRV and wild salmon runs counter to extensive research.

The BCSFA agrees with many recommendations in the MAACFA report on finfish aquaculture in BC.

The BCSFA responds to Don Wright's review of the provincial Animal Health Centre.

Jeremy Dunn leaves the BCSFA after four years as Executive Director to join Marine Harvest Canada.

The BCSFA welcomes a provincial review of fish processing and pest management rules in BC.

The BCSFA says a new paper on PRV transfer to wild salmon is not supported by its own data.

Executive Director Jeremy Dunn comments on a video of wastewater discharge from a processing plant.

The BCSFA invites the public to join salmon farm tours in June, July and August 2017.

The independent Science Advisory Council approves $170,000 for three marine research projects.

The BCSFA responds to a published SSHI paper on HSMI in fish from one Atlantic salmon farm in BC.

Exports of BC farm-raised salmon reach a record $544 million in 2016, with strong growth in Asia.

The Marine Environmental Research Program is accepting 2017 proposals on wild salmon and the ocean.

The second annual BCSFA Sustainability Progress Report is released at the 2016 Business Summit.

The BCSFA does not support Bill C-228, the private member's bill introduced by MP Fin Donnelly.

A RIAS Inc. study finds ocean-raised salmon has the lowest environmental cost of common proteins.

Marine Harvest Canada's Bull Harbour and Goat Cove farms achieve the ASC salmon standard.

Cermaq Canada's Brent Island and Venture Point farms near Quadra Island meet the ASC standard.

Salmon farmers welcome the federal update on implementing the Cohen Commission recommendations.

Exports of BC farm-raised salmon to key Asian markets are on a record-setting pace in 2016.

The BCSFA responds to the Sea Shepherd Society campaign launch featuring Pamela Anderson.

The BCSFA corrects false and misleading claims in Sea Shepherd's 'Operation Virus Hunter' campaign.

Cermaq Canada's Mussel Rock farm in Clayoquot Sound is certified to the ASC salmon standard.

The BCSFA marks BC Seafood Month at the BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival in the Comox Valley.

The BCSFA responds to SSHI findings of a potential HSMI diagnosis in fish from one BC farm.

BC salmon farmers do not farm, sell or research GMO salmon and have no plans to change practices.

The BCSFA Marine Environmental Research Program commits almost $420,000 to seven projects.

BC set a record for farm-raised salmon exports in 2015, with exports to China more than doubling.

Scientists raise serious questions about ISA virus results published by Kibenge et al.

Two Marine Harvest Canada farms near Port Hardy bring BC to five ASC certifications in 2015.

BC salmon farmers release their first Sustainability Progress Report at GOAL 2015 in Vancouver.

Cermaq Canada is the first North American company with ASC certification for multiple farms.

The first global socio-economic report finds salmon farming creates 121,000 jobs worldwide.

Marine Harvest Canada becomes the second salmon farming company to achieve four-star BAP status.

A Mustel Group poll finds fewer than 15 per cent of British Columbians eat enough oily fish.

Marine Harvest Canada's Marsh Bay farm is the first in North America certified by the ASC.

The BCSFA will invest $1.5 million over five years in research on BC's coastal environment.

The BCSFA will hold its 2015 AGM in Tofino at the invitation of the Tla-o-qui-aht Hereditary Chiefs.

BC salmon farmers reaffirm their goal of full ASC certification by 2020.

Chef Eric Zhao of Beijing House creates Kung Pao Salmon with BC farm-raised salmon.