September 26, 2014
The following is a summary of news coverage for Aquaculture Awareness Week – Sept. 21-27, 2014
Aquaculture Awareness Week kicks off in BC
Odd Grydeland, FishfarmingXpert, Sept. 22, 2014
Canada: In an effort to increase the understanding and knowledge about how salmon are farmed in British Columbia, the province's industry association is putting on a free salmon barbeque. It started today, with Marine Harvest providing its mobile barbeque wagon parked for the occasion in downtown Campbell River on Vancouver Island. Free helpings were provided during a Flash Salmon BBQ, with a suggestion that customers could perhaps find it in their hearts to make a contribution to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. http://www.fishfarmingxpert.com/index.php?page_id=258&article_id=108033
Facebook: BC Salmon Farmers Association
Aquaculture Awareness Week Salmon BBQ (7 photos)
We had a great time at the Aquaculture Awareness Week Salmon BBQ today at Campbell River Spirit Square, Thank you for joining us for lunch and thank you for supporting the Heart and Stroke Foundation
B.C. SALMON FARMERS GROW SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS TO MEET DEMAND
BCSFA, Monday, September 22, 2014
VANCOUVER, B.C. – B.C. salmon farmers are celebrating Aquaculture Awareness Week, September 21 – 27, by reaffirming their commitment to sustainability. By 2020, B.C. aims to be the first region in the world to be certified by ‘Gold Standard’ environmental programs, which includes having all farm-raised Atlantic salmon certified to the standards set out by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). Currently, less than five per cent of the world’s salmon farms have met this stringent standard.
Opinion: Aquaculture must grow to feed the world
B.C. salmon farmers increase sustainability efforts to meet growing seafood demand
By Vincent Erenst, Fernando Villarroel, Stewart Hawthorn and Tim Rundle, Special to the Vancouver Sun September 23, 2014
This is an important year in the world of aquaculture and the global seafood industry. It’s the first time farm-raised seafood production will be greater than the collective global wild seafood industry. What we are seeing is a blue revolution that is just as transformative for feeding the world as the green revolution was 50 years ago.
BC farmers in a bullish mood
Canada: The bosses for the four largest salmon farming companies in British Columbia have stated their goals for expansion in the province’s largest newspaper.
Odd Grydeland, FishfarmingXpert, September 24, 2014
Collectively, Vincent Erenst of Marine Harvest Canada, Fernando Villarroel of Cermaq Canada, Stewart Hawthorn of Grieg Seafood BC and Tim Rundle of Creative Salmon represent about 98 per cent of the farmed salmon raised in BC. Today, they followed up on a salmon barbeque event in Campbell River with a robust defence of the industry and an outloine of their plans to expand.
Making the right decisions today for tomorrow
Campbell River Courier-Islander, September 24, 2014
For B.C.'s salmon farmers, sustainability means making the right decisions today to ensure a healthy tomorrow. This reasoning is why we pay attention to the environmental, social, and economical implications of the work we do. We back up this commitment through the transparency of our actions and by sharing information about our plans, principles, and programs.
Special Features, Aquaculture 2014
Campbell River Mirror, September 24, 2014
BC Farmed Salmon Good for the Economy and good for you
B.C. salmon farmers pledge to meet new global standard
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council certification was developed by industry and environmental groups
By Randy Shore, Vancouver Sun September 24, 2014
Fewer than one in 20 of the world’s salmon farms have achieved Aquaculture Stewardship Council environmental certification, but B.C.’s salmon aquaculture companies have committed to 100-per-cent certification in this region by 2020. “The members of the B.C. Salmon Farmers Association want to achieve the gold standard in certification,” said Jeremy Dunn, executive director of the association.
B.C. commits to sustainability
Sponsored by BC Salmon Farmers Association
The Province, September 24, 2014
The world is in the midst of a ‘blue revolution’ that is as transformative as the green revolution was 50 years ago. With wild fisheries exploited and overfished, farmed seafood will be critical for feeding the growing global population
B.C. salmon farming to hit $1 billion annually in next 5 years
Sponsored by BC Salmon Farmers Association
The Province, September 24, 2014
Farm-raised salmon is B.C.’s highest-valued agricultural export with almost $300-million in value exported each year. Salmon farming in B.C. provides 6,000 direct and indirect jobs while contributing over $800-million annually to the provincial economy.
Top 10 reasons to eat more salmon
Sponsored by BC Salmon Farmers Association
The Province, September 25, 2014
Why is salmon a superfood?
Salmon is one of nature’s superfoods. This tasty food packs in protein, essential fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins A, a range of B vitamins, D, E, and B-carotene, zinc, iron, copper, manganese and selenium, as well as calcium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium — all of which are vital to a healthy balanced diet
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Photos: A look at BC's salmon farming
From exquisite dishes and smiling employees, to the historical scenes of installing pens and transporting smolts, here are snapshots from a burgeoning fishing industry.
The Province, September 24, 2014
YouTube: Securing Food for the Future
Vancouver Aquarium, Sept. 23, 2014
Streamed live on Sep 23, 2014
The world is facing a future with an even bigger population than it has today. How will enough food be produced to feed us all? Join us and our special guest speaker, Jose Villalon, Sustainability Director at Nutreco, for his perspective on this important global issue.
Former WWF aquaculture director inspires BC salmon producers at AGM
Cermaq Canada, September 25, 2014
At the BC Salmon Farmers Association Annual General Meeting today, Jose Villalon spoke about how salmon farms are an important part of feeding the future.
BC industry poised for growth
Odd Grydeland, FishfarmingXpert, Sept. 26, 2014
Canada: The Chairman of the BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) says that industry growth is key.
