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Monday, August 26, 2024
Canadian government invests in Quebec-based salmon farming start-up Samonix
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) has invested nearly CAD 100,000 (US$73,900) in Samonix, a land-based Atlantic salmon aquaculture start-up, SeafoodSource reported.
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Indigenous group in Chile fails to obtain control of some marine space used for salmon farming
A bid by a small Chilean indigenous community to win administrative control of more than 24,000 hectares of marine space in Chile — that includes some salmon farm sites — has failed, Salmonexpert.cl reported.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Canadian court upholds decision on salmon farming licenses in Discovery Islands
A recent ruling by a Canadian federal court has affirmed the decision not to renew salmon farming licenses in the Discovery Islands, British Columbia (BC), stating that the government adhered to necessary standards in its decision-making pr ...
Friday, May 10, 2024
Canada's First Nations seek six-year licence renewal for salmon farming in British Columbia
Canada's First Nations that rely on salmon farming in their traditional territories in British Columbia have asked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to grant six-year renewals for farm licences due to expire next month.
Friday, April 19, 2024
BC First Nations release scientific review of salmon farming in British Columbia, Canada
The Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship, the BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) and the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences (BC CAHS) have released a comprehensive review on the salmon farming industry in British Columbi ...
Monday, February 19, 2024
Norway embraces GMO canola oil for sustainable salmon farming
Norway has approved the use of genetically modified (GMO) canola oil in its aquaculture industry, signalling a shift towards sustainable fish farming practices, BNN Breaking reported.
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Iceland raises salmon farming taxes
Salmon farmers in Iceland will experience a notable increase in taxes this year as the Reykjavik government has decided to raise the aquaculture fee from 3.5% to 4.3%, Fish Farmer reported.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
GeoSalmo secures US$14.6 million funding for land-based salmon farming project
GeoSalmo, an Iceland-based aquaculture company, has successfully closed a substantial financing round, securing EUR 13.4 million (US$14.6 million) from investors spanning Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and the Netherlands, Arctic Startup reported ...
Monday, November 20, 2023
Australia signals possible salmon farming restrictions in Tasmania amid threats to endangered fish
Australia's Environment Minister, Tanya Plibersek, has issued a warning that salmon-farm licensing in Tasmania could be under reconsideration, in response to growing concerns about the decline of the endangered species of fish, Maugean skat ...
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Iceland halts issuing new salmon farming permits
The Icelandic government has taken the decision to temporarily suspend the issuance of new permits for salmon farming, citing an escalating national discussion surrounding aquaculture, particularly in light of recent incidents, including fi ...
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Veramaris-Manolin partnership reveals benefits of optimum omega nutrition in Norwegian salmon farming
A new partnership between Veramaris and Manolin has enabled the use of big data in commercial aquaculture conditions for the first time, with the aim of gaining insights into omega-3 (EPA and DHA) levels in commercial aquafeed and the effec ...
Friday, August 18, 2023
Canada's new Fisheries Minister urged to review salmon farming policy in British Columbia province
Diane Lebouthillier, Canada's recently appointed Fisheries Minister, is facing calls to review salmon farming policies in British Columbia province, Fish Farmer reported.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
First Water raises US$92 Million for land-based salmon farming project in Iceland
Iceland-based land-based salmon farming company First Water, formerly known as Landeldi, has secured EUR 82 million (~US$92 million; EUR 1 = US$1.12) to advance its land-based salmon farming initiative as it prepares for the next phase of c ...
Monday, July 17, 2023
SalMar's 'Marine Donut' for enclosed salmon farming heads to sea
Norwegian aquaculture company SalMar has taken delivery of a revolutionary enclosed aquaculture system known as the "Marine Donut," developed Norwegian aquaculture technology firm Bluegreen, which aims to transform salmon farming, ...
Friday, June 30, 2023
Scotland drops plans for highly protected marine areas, salmon farming sector relieved
The Scottish government's recent decision to abandon its proposal for a network of highly protected marine areas (HPMAs), which would have likely prohibited aquaculture, has brought immense relief to the salmon farming industry, The Fish Si ...

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