Belfast Hosts Aquaculture Summit as Debate Rages Over Proposed Salmon Farm

As local officials deliberate on plans for a controversial land-based salmon farm, about 250 aquaculture farmers, researchers, students and others convened at the University of Maine’s Hutchinson Center on Friday to explore the possibilities of the growing industry.

Norwegian CEO to Meet N.L. Minister Over Disclosure of Farmed Salmon Deaths

November 6, 2019 THE CANADIAN PRESS

The head of a Norwegian aquaculture company is flying to Newfoundland and Labrador this week for a meeting with the province’s fisheries minister regarding a mass die-off of farmed salmon earlier this year.

Finger Lakes Fish’s LocalCoho is World’s First RAS Coho Salmon Farm to be Awarded BAP

October 25, 2019 Global Aquaculture Alliance

Congratulations to Finger Lakes Fish Inc., the world’s first recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) coho salmon farm to be awarded Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification, the Global Aquaculture Alliance announced in early October.

Salmon Farm Decommission On Track, Premier Says

September 26, 2019 The Canadian Press

Premier John Horgan says industry, government and Indigenous nations on northern Vancouver Island are collaborating on a four-year program to transition away from marine-based salmon farms.

Salmon Farms Raided As Part Of EU Competition Probe

February 20, 2019 Kevin Keane, BBC

Raids have been carried out at several salmon farming sites in Scotland in connection with an EU-wide probe into alleged illegal cartels.