Positive Aquaculture Awareness News Notice - Jan. 23, 2015

January 23, 2015
Recent News and Blogs we found of interest:
Congratulations Marine Harvest Canada on your ASC certification!

Marine Harvest achieves first ASC certified salmon farm in North America
Marine Harvest Canada, January 21, 2015 – Port Hardy, BC
Marine Harvest Canada's Marsh Bay farm is the first salmon farm in North America to attain Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification. The company expects its first ASC salmon to enter the North American market in February.
 
B.C. Celebrates North America’s First ASC Certified Salmon Farm
BCSFA, Thursday, January 22, 2015
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C., January 22, 2015 /3BL Media/ – British Columbia is now home to North America’s first salmon farm certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council.  Marine Harvest Canada has announced that its Marsh Bay farm has joined fewer than 30 salmon farms worldwide in achieving the certification first developed by the World Wildlife Fund. The company expects its first ASC certified salmon to be available to consumers in February. 
 
First salmon farm in North America gains ASC certification
ASC, Aquaculture Stewardship Council, 22|01|2015
The first salmon farm in North America has become certified against the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Salmon Standard for responsible aquaculture. Marine Harvest Canada's Marsh Bay Farm in British Colombia is the company's ninth farm to gain ASC certification, and the first in North America.
 
Note: The ASC certification for Marine Harvest Canada’s March Bay site generated extensive Industry News coverage and Social Media Activity (@MHCanada). For your reference here are a couple of links to BC coverage:
Other News of Interest

Five Foods to Keep You Energized This Winter
Jane Drummer, Registered Dietician, Huffpost Living, January 18, 2015
If you're feeling down, lift yourself up with salmon. It's packed with protein, which is an essential nutrient for energy and building muscle. Plus, it contains vitamin D, which is necessary for immune and mental health.
 
3rd Annual Skuna Salmon Seduction event at the Historic James Beard House - with 5 great chefs from around the country
Skuna Bay, January 2015
 
Salmon Seduction
Presented by Skuna Bay Vancouver Island Craft Raised Salmon
James Beard Foundation, January 2015
 
Campbell River to send money to Port McNeill
by  Kristen Douglas - Campbell River Mirror,  posted Jan 20, 2015
The city will be making a donation to the Town of Port McNeill to help recognize one of the longest serving mayors in Canadian history...The Town of Port McNeill will be honouring Furney next month at a community celebration to recognize his lifetime contribution to the community. The event takes place Saturday, Feb. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at North Island Secondary School in Port McNeill.
 
Welcome to #Tofino, home of the January #doublerainbow! #Tuffcity #aquaculture
 
We had a great time taking @DFO_Pacific to our Raza Island #salmon #aquaculture farm today! Thanks for visiting!
 
David Suzuki in Delta, BC
 
Blue Dot request gets rather cool reception from Delta council
Civic politicians not keen on David Suzuki initiative
Sandor Gyarmati / Delta Optimist, January 16, 2015
..."I don't support a heck of a lot Dr. Suzuki does and I think he's in the self-promotion business and I don't want to give him any more time than he deserves," said Campbell. "We have already taken this on and done the job that we are doing quite well through our climate change initiatives, dealing with the environment in the community... I challenge him to come here and tell us what his climate footprint is."
 
'Right' to hinder freedom
Steven Austin / Delta Optimist, January 21, 2015
Editor: Re: Blue Dot request gets rather cool reception, Jan. 16 David Suzuki and his gullible hordes are ignorant of the democratic process. A constitutional amendment requires the adoption of a resolution by Parliament and the ratification by two-thirds of the provinces comprising a majority of the population. It is not done by shaming municipal councils.
 
Delta council applauded for not jumping on Blue Dot bandwagon
Delta Optimist, January 22, 2015
I applaud Delta council for not getting on the Blue Dot bandwagon, which I see as Dr. David Suzuki’s last hurrah before he rides off into the sunset.