Recent Farmed and Wild Salmon News of Interest

September 25, 2015
Blog: Alex’s astounding ignorance of science showcased yet again in error-riddled pox claims
Hi! We’re back. Did you miss us?
While we’ve been gone, it appears our favourite anti-salmon farming activist has slid a little further into insanity, and taken her little cult with her.
Today she made this astounding claim on her Facebook page, based on a Google Translate version of a Norwegian news article.
 
News: Stop grumbling and get involved
Laura Baden, FishfarmingXpert,  September 23, 2015
The continued media whingeing of NGOs is counter-productive, according to salmon farmers in British Columbia, who suggest that environmental bodies need to be more positively involved if they want to influence changes in regulations... Instead of positively contributing, NGO’s are notorious in BC for sitting on their hands, producing sensationalistic articles and documentaries, and refusing to hold themselves accountable for the constant barrage of misinformation. 
 
Blog: Who invited crazy?
Posted by Alaska Salmon Ranching on Tuesday, September 22, 2015
You know THAT person that shows up, uninvited, to your house party – already high, needing all the attention, help themselves to your beer from your fridge, and then in tears by the end of night?
Members of the Ahousaht First Nation in British Columbia, Canada, just found out that perennial protester, Alexandra Morton, is THAT person.
 
After reading “Who invited crazy? Make sure to visit Cermaq Canada Website and read: “Cermaq Canada responds to concerns about new farm site” at:
 
Good blog in the Province follow the HTTP link :
#Seafood is a favourite for many because it’s easy to work with and it is super healthy. http://blogs.theprovince.com/2015/09/23/aquaculture-stewardship-council/ …

Paper: Fish tales: Combating fake science in popular media
Science Direct: Andrew David Thalera , David Shiffmanb
Highlights
•    Misinformation shared via popular media can influence public perception of science.
•    Scientists can play an important role in correcting the spread of misinformation.
•    Scientists should be aware of and prepared for common misinformation in their field.
•    Technical experts can partner with experienced communicators to boost their message.
Recipes
 
Jamie Oliver ‏@jamieoliver:  #recipeoftheday my simple one-pan tray-baked salmon! with new potatoes and seasonal veggies http://jamieol.com/1PCBjK