Another study from Norway shows salmon farms pose low disease risk to wild fish

Recent studies, including one from Norway's Institute of Marine Research and others from Canada and the U.S., have found minimal to no viral and bacterial transmission from farmed fish to wild fish, supporting the notion that salmon farming poses little risk to wild stocks. This conclusion is backed by numerous scientific studies and is echoed in a collaborative report by British Columbia’s salmon farmers and First Nation partners. Meanwhile, the Federal government of Canada is deliberating the renewal of salmon farming licenses in British Columbia, following the closure of 40% of salmon farms since 2020 due to activist pressure. These closures have led to increased carbon emissions and significant job losses, impacting rural, coastal, and Indigenous communities. Prior to these closures, the salmon farming sector was a major contributor to BC's economy, supporting thousands of jobs and producing a significant amount of salmon meals annually, with all operations having the support of local First Nations communities.