Canada’s salmon farmers need more collaboration not conflict

Published 2023년 2월 7일

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Campaigners are pushing to shut down salmon farms in Canada, despite the industry being one of the most sustainable large-scale animal protein producers globally and salmon being the most popular seafood choice in North America. The industry is threatened by decisions that could shut down 20,000 tonnes of salmon farming production in B.C., potentially replacing it with Chilean and Norwegian production, leading to increased carbon emissions. The article advocates for collaboration and incremental improvement in Canadian salmon farming production, highlighting its potential to align with Canada's goals in employment, human health, prosperity, and reducing carbon emissions.

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While the rest of the world is increasing aquaculture production, campaigners with varying self-interests have been determined to shut down salmon farms in Canada. Commentary By Ned Bell, chef and sustainable seafood educator; Stefanie Colombo, professor at Dalhousie University; David Dzisiak, chief operating officer of Botaneco; Larry Johnson, co-chair of the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance Indigenous Partners Network; Ian Roberts, chair of the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance; Mary Robinson, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and Dallas Smith, spokesman for the Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship. Salmon is now the most popular seafood choice for North Americans, and much of it is aquaculture-sourced. It is also one of the lowest carbon-footprint proteins available. Salmon farmers have been listed in major international sustainability indexes as the most sustainable large-scale animal protein producers in the world. One independent ...

Source: SeaWest News