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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Maine state, US legislators propose density limits for salmon farms
Legislators in the state of Maine, US, have put forward a new bill aimed at imposing density limits on salmon farms operating in state waters, in direct response to the controversies surrounding the American Aquafarms project, SeafoodSource ...
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Bacterial kidney disease discovered at salmon farms in central Norway
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority, Mattilsynet, has reported the detection of bacterial kidney disease (BKD), a contagious infection, at four Lerøy Midt salmon farming sites in central Norway.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Canada not renewing licenses for salmon farms in Discovery Islands, British Columbia
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada announced on February 17 that it will not renew licenses for 15 open-net pen Atlantic salmon farms in the Discovery Islands, located in British Columbia, Canada.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
New Zealand salmon farms team up to go electric
New Zealand-based salmon aquaculture farms Mt Cook Alpine Salmon and High Country Salmon have joined forces to switch to electricity, powering down their diesel generators, with their combined carbon emissions slashed by 96%, Fish Informati ...
Friday, November 18, 2022
More than a tonne of antibiotics allegedly used at salmon farms in southern Tasmania, Australia
More than a tonne of antibiotics was used to control a potentially deadly fish disease at two salmon farms in southern Tasmania, Australia, earlier this year, but the companies and government made no public announcements at the time.
Saturday, August 20, 2022
British Columbia, Canada salmon association debunks link between wild salmon returns and active salmon farms
The BC (British Columbia, Canada) Salmon Farmers Association released recent data showing that there's no relationship between wild salmon returns and active salmon farms following recent media statements by activists claiming such a link.
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Norway salmon farms Grieg and SalMar announce higher harvests for Q1
Grieg and SalMar, two major salmon farm companies in Norway, have announced higher harvests for Q1 2022, Fish Information & Services reported.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Environmental groups question sustainability rating given to Cooke salmon farms in Nova Scotia, Canada
Cooke Aquaculture's salmon farms in Nova Scotia, Canada, have received an upgraded sustainability rating in an international assessment, but three environmental groups are wary of the findings.
Monday, April 19, 2021
Shutdown of salmon farms in Discovery Islands region, Canada, threatens jobs, according to report
Canada's BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) has released a report on April 14 highlighting hundreds of jobs are at risk in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, following a decision by the Canadian government to force the shutdown of salmon ...
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Norwegian salmon farms endure a difficult year better than their Chilean rivals
Weak Q4 demand, surplus of large-size fish narrows price spreads but exports, prices and revenues less disrupted by COVID-19 than those of Chile.
Friday, November 6, 2020
Salmon along Canada's British Columbia coast more likely to encounter pathogens near salmon farms
A new study has found wild salmon along the British Columbia, Canadian coastline to have an almost triple possibility to encounter harmful pathogens near active salmon farms.
Monday, November 2, 2020
Serious sea lice problem strikes Scotland's salmon farms
Salmon at Scottish farms in Argyll and Bute, Skye and the Outer Hebrides were found in terrible conditions, campaigners from the Salmon and Trout Conservation (S&TCS) Scotland said, as footage revealed lice-infected wild salmon.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
No risk to wild stocks despite presence of Atlantic salmon farms off British Columbia, Canada
Atlantic salmon farms in the Discovery Islands off British Columbia, Canada, are of no significant threat to the health of wild stocks migrating through the area, a study has found.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
AKVA Group in agreement to set up land-based salmon farms in Middle East
Aquaculture equipment provider AKVA Group ASA has signed a design and cooperation agreement with Vikings Label for the development of land-based salmon farms in the Middle East.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Aquaculture Stewardship Council certifies Mowi Canada West's salmon farms
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has certified Mowi Canada West's Sheep Pass and Cougar Bay salmon farms as sustainable, SeafoodSource reported.

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