Resistance in Buenos Aires: opposition to salmon farms sets the agenda with Norway
The rejection of salmon farms from the Beagle Channel to Buenos Aires, with a banner displaying the message “No to Salmon Farms in the Argentine Sea” surprised passersby this week in front of the Norwegian Embassy in Buenos Aires.
Seeing less salmon on the menu? That’s a good thing
You may have noticed that salmon dishes are becoming less common on local menus. There’s been increasing awareness of the ecological harm being done by Atlantic salmon farms in Tasmania, as more information comes to light about how these industrial farms are polluting waterways in Tasmania and putting vulnerable marine species at risk.
To feed the world, recognize the interconnectedness of aquaculture and fisheries
Efforts to scale up aquaculture are increasingly framed as essential to global food security and ocean sustainability, yet such narratives often obscure the complex and interdependent relationships between aquaculture and wild-capture fisheries. This paper critically interrogates the dominant “feed the world” framing of aquaculture expansion, arguing that treating aquaculture and fisheries as isolated systems undermines social equity, ecological sustainability, and effective food policy.
Less Salmon, More Oysters: Aquaculture Could Reduce its Climate Impact by Embracing Bivalves and Seaweed
Most farmed seafood comes from fin fish, but a new study urges shifting production toward bivalves and seaweed.
The Last Salmon
The Last Salmon: a podcast to inspire hope and solutions for a species in crisis.
Hosted by actor, artist and activist, Jim Murray MBE, The Last Salmon, offers hope and solutions to the tragic story that is unfolding for an iconic species – the wild salmon.
WildFish response to Rural Affairs and Islands Committee letter on salmon farming
Responding to the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee’s conclusions on salmon farming regulation, WildFish said the Committee has delivered a clear and sobering assessment of a system that is failing both wild fish and the marine environment.
Rethinking aquatic foods management to tackle global malnutrition
Around the world, more than four billion people aren’t getting enough of key vitamins and minerals they need to stay healthy, according to research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Chris Golden. One promising solution: better stewardship of sources of nutrient-rich aquatic foods.
Food fraud in the fisheries and aquaculture sector
The report reviews regulatory frameworks as well as standards such as those set by Codex Alimentarius, FAO guidelines, and GFSI‑benchmarked schemes, advocating for harmonized labelling, mandatory scientific names, and improved traceability. It emphasizes the role of consumer awareness and industry transparency in combating fraud.
The Ocean Age Podcast, episode #37 “The Dark Side of Aquaculture”
GSFR’s Director, Catalina Cendoya, was interviewed on The Ocean Age podcast as part of a special series exploring ocean advocacy across Argentina and Chile.
Assessing the Economic Impact of Salmon Farming in Skye & Lochalsh
This study analyzes the economic impact of salmon farming on Skye and Lochalsh, arguing that current estimates often exaggerate net benefits by focusing on gross effects and omitting critical factors.