We are today’s

BC Salmon

Farmers

We are

today’s BC

Salmon Farmers

Send a letter to BC Premier Eby!

DFO Minister Joyce Murray plans to propose the further removal of salmon farms in BC as part of her BC salmon farming transition plan. This would be on top of the 40 per cent closures the sector has already experienced since 2020.

Let Premier Eby know that you support ocean-based salmon farming in British Columbia, and that further reduction in salmon production could signal the end of farming in BC. Click the link below to send a letter to the Premier and other decision makers.

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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Performance Dashboard

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Technology Report

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