We are today’s

BC Salmon

Farmers

We are

today’s BC

Salmon Farmers

BC Salmon Aquaculture Transition:
Then & Now

While the BC salmon farming sector’s high standard of environmental responsibility has been recognized by multiple independent, global certification systems, BC salmon farmers regard their current achievements as a snapshot of their ongoing transition toward technologies, tools, and innovations to reduce their impact on the environment even further.

Aquaculture in BC

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BC farm-raised salmon is the right choice for sustainability, food security, and our oceans.

Communities

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BC Salmon Farmers are commited to growing BC's economy by creating lasting, equitable partnerships with coastal communities and First Nations.

Reports

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Salmon farming is integrated in BC's economy. Find out what changes to our industry can mean to communities and the people who rely on a healthy, stable aquaculture sector.

Aquaculture in BC

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BC farm-raised salmon is the right choice for sustainability, food security, and our oceans.

Communities

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BC Salmon Farmers are commited to growing BC's economy by creating lasting, equitable partnerships with coastal communities and First Nations.

Reports

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Salmon farming is integrated in BC's economy. Find out what changes to our industry can mean to communities and the people who rely on a healthy, stable aquaculture sector.

Aquaculture in BC

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Communities

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Reports

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A salmon farmer with young daughter.

Building coastal communities

Fish farming includes growing fish at hatcheries on-land, in the ocean, as well as processing harvested fish at several locations in the province. Though BC products are sold around the world, many benefits are realized locally.

A salmon farmer with young daughter.

Building coastal communities

Fish farming includes growing fish at hatcheries on-land, in the ocean, as well as processing harvested fish at several locations in the province. Though BC products are sold around the world, many benefits are realized locally.

Growing the world's
best fish

Everyday millions of people around the world enjoy healthy, nutritious and delicious meals thanks to fish farmers. Aquaculture is an opportunity for a healthier planet and for British Columbia.

A chef looking at a piece of farmed salmon.
A chef looking at a piece of farmed salmon.

Growing the world's best fish

Everyday millions of people around the world enjoy healthy, nutritious and delicious meals thanks to fish farmers. Aquaculture is an opportunity for a healthier planet and for British Columbia.

Salmon farmer using technology to monitor fish.

Advances in technology

We’ve come a long way from our humble ‘wood pen’ beginnings in the 1960s. Today, British Columbia’s ocean farming containment methods are highly technical, integrated, production systems that lean on real-time data and clean technology solutions, many of which are home grown in Canada.

Salmon farmer using technology to monitor fish.

Advances in technology

We’ve come a long way from our humble ‘wood pen’ beginnings in the 1960s. Today, British Columbia’s ocean farming containment methods are highly technical, integrated, production systems that lean on real-time data and clean technology solutions, many of which are home grown in Canada.

We are Raising Opportunity on BC's Coast

Raising Opportunity

on BC’s Coast

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Technology Report

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