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Explore our 13-chapter science review of modern salmon farming in British Columbia — the data, the research, and the people behind it.

Explore our 13-chapter science review of modern salmon farming in British Columbia — the data, the research, and the people behind it.

Modern Salmon Farming in BC

Modern Salmon Farming in BC

Modern Salmon Farming in BC

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The BC Salmon Farmers Association represents over 60 businesses and organizations throughout the value chain of finfish aquaculture in BC.

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The BC Salmon Farmers Association represents over 60 businesses and organizations throughout the value chain of finfish aquaculture in BC.

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The BC Salmon Farmers Association represents over 60 businesses and organizations throughout the value chain of finfish aquaculture in BC.

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Building public understanding and trust.

Our farmers set world-class standards for responsible fish farming, enabling British Columbia to be a major supplier of healthy seafood.

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Our Mission, Vision, and Values

We act with transparency and integrity toward our members, the public and other stakeholders.

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Our History

BC’s original fish farmers date back to only the mid-1970s and 1980s.

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Blue Economy

Farm-raised salmon generates over $1.2 billion for the provincial economy

Building public understanding and trust.

Our farmers set world-class standards for responsible fish farming, enabling British Columbia to be a major supplier of healthy seafood.

Two BC salmon farm workers in work gear smiling at a farm site

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

We act with transparency and integrity toward our members, the public and other stakeholders.

Salmon farmer in a life jacket standing on a net pen walkway with coastal mountains behind

Our History

BC’s original fish farmers date back to only the mid-1970s and 1980s.

Aerial view of salmon farm net pens in a calm coastal BC inlet

Blue Economy

Farm-raised salmon generates over $1.2 billion for the provincial economy

Building public understanding and trust.

Our farmers set world-class standards for responsible fish farming, enabling British Columbia to be a major supplier of healthy seafood.

Two BC salmon farm workers in work gear smiling at a farm site

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

We act with transparency and integrity toward our members, the public and other stakeholders.

Salmon farmer in a life jacket standing on a net pen walkway with coastal mountains behind

Our History

BC’s original fish farmers date back to only the mid-1970s and 1980s.

Aerial view of salmon farm net pens in a calm coastal BC inlet

Blue Economy

Farm-raised salmon generates over $1.2 billion for the provincial economy

Farm-raised salmon is BC’s top seafood and agri-food export, providing healthy, low-carbon protein while supporting thousands of year-round jobs in coastal communities — all in partnership with First Nations.

Farm-raised salmon is BC’s top seafood and agri-food export, providing healthy, low-carbon protein while supporting thousands of year-round jobs in coastal communities — all in partnership with First Nations.

Farm-raised salmon is BC’s top seafood and agri-food export, providing healthy, low-carbon protein while supporting thousands of year-round jobs in coastal communities — all in partnership with First Nations.

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Bar chart showing Canadian salmon imports rising steadily year over year

Jan 14, 2026

Rising salmon imports limit 'buy Canadian' choice

New CAIA report shows rising salmon imports are limiting Canadians' ability to buy Canadian.

Aerial view of a BC salmon farm with net pens in dark coastal waters

Sep 5, 2025

No farms, still sea lice: assumptions debunked

Nine years of sea lice monitoring in the Broughton Archipelago confirm that BC salmon farms…

Two workers in red jackets on salmon farm pens beneath misty coastal mountains

Aug 15, 2025

No evidence sockeye returns tied to farm closures

Farmed salmon swimming in a net pen seen from above

Aug 7, 2025

Salmon farms pose minimal risk to wild salmon

Circular salmon farm pen with green support buildings in a BC coastal channel

Aug 1, 2025

Community BBQ raises $7,000 for local food bank

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Bar chart showing Canadian salmon imports rising steadily year over year

Jan 14, 2026

Rising salmon imports limit 'buy Canadian' choice

New CAIA report shows rising salmon imports are limiting Canadians' ability to buy Canadian.

Two workers in red jackets on salmon farm pens beneath misty coastal mountains

Aug 15, 2025

No evidence sockeye returns tied to farm closures

Farmed salmon swimming in a net pen seen from above

Aug 7, 2025

Salmon farms pose minimal risk to wild salmon

News

View all

Bar chart showing Canadian salmon imports rising steadily year over year

Jan 14, 2026

Rising salmon imports limit 'buy Canadian' choice

New CAIA report shows rising salmon imports are limiting Canadians' ability to buy Canadian.

Aerial view of a BC salmon farm with net pens in dark coastal waters

Sep 5, 2025

No farms, still sea lice: assumptions debunked

Nine years of sea lice monitoring in the Broughton Archipelago confirm that BC salmon farms…

Two workers in red jackets on salmon farm pens beneath misty coastal mountains

Aug 15, 2025

No evidence sockeye returns tied to farm closures

Farmed salmon swimming in a net pen seen from above

Aug 7, 2025

Salmon farms pose minimal risk to wild salmon

Circular salmon farm pen with green support buildings in a BC coastal channel

Aug 1, 2025

Community BBQ raises $7,000 for local food bank

Frequently asked questions

Answers to some of the most common questions about salmon farming in British Columbia. For the full picture, explore our FAQ and Science Review.

Answers to some of the most common questions about salmon farming in British Columbia. For the full picture, explore our FAQ and Science Review.

Is farmed salmon safe to eat?

Yes. Farm-raised salmon is produced under strict food-safety oversight, with fish health managed through veterinarian-led programs, monitoring and government audits from egg to plate.

How do salmon farmers work with First Nations?

Every salmon farm in BC operates in agreement, negotiation or partnership with the First Nations in whose territories it is located.

How are sea lice monitored and managed?

Salmon farmers use treatment tools to minimize sea lice on farm-raised salmon and have engaged researchers and third-party experts for nearly two decades to monitor sea lice on juvenile wild salmon.

What is the economic impact of salmon farming?

Salmon farming generates $1.2 billion in annual economic output, $483 million in GDP across Canada, and supports 4,051 full-time jobs.

Is BC farm-raised salmon sustainable?

BC salmon farmers operate to world-class standards, and many sites are certified to independent programs such as Best Aquaculture Practices. Farmed salmon has the lowest carbon footprint of any major animal protein, and by 2030 roughly 60% of the world's seafood is expected to come from aquaculture.

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Get in touch

Have questions about salmon farming in BC? We'd love to hear from you.

Contact us

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A smiling woman with her arms crossed, standing against a dark green background. She has long, dark hair.
Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Smiling young man with short hair poses against a dark background, wearing a green button-up shirt.
Close-up of a tree stump showing growth rings and a textured brown wood surface.
A smiling young man with crossed arms, wearing a plaid shirt and white t-shirt, poses against a dark background.
Close-up of a tree stump showing growth rings and a textured brown wood surface.

Get in touch

Have questions about salmon farming in BC? We'd love to hear from you.

Contact us

Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Smiling young woman with long hair standing against a dark green background, holding a finger to her chin.
Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
A smiling woman with her arms crossed, standing against a dark green background. She has long, dark hair.
Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Smiling young man with short hair poses against a dark background, wearing a green button-up shirt.
Close-up of a tree stump showing growth rings and a textured brown wood surface.
A smiling young man with crossed arms, wearing a plaid shirt and white t-shirt, poses against a dark background.
Close-up of a tree stump showing growth rings and a textured brown wood surface.

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