Salmon Farming Firm Accused Of Misleading Locals On Plans
A salmon farming firm, subsidiary of Mowi Scotland, has been accused of misleading locals in Loch Broom, Scotland, about plans to install a large feed barge at their fish farm…
Environmental groups slam BAP’s latest salmon farming standard as ‘greenwashing’
Over 70 environmental, animal welfare and community groups spanning 18 countries have criticised the standard.
Letter to the FAO, Rauch Foundation
Based on feedback from the Seas of Change Conference and several organizations, The Rauch drafted a letter to Manuel Barange, Director of FAO’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Division. The letter urges the FAO to exclude carnivorous fish farming from its sustainable aquaculture guidelines.
The GSFR at “Seas of Change”
The GSFR was invited to co-sponsor Seas of Change – “The Poros Summit of Sea Industrial Fish Farming”.
The Begining at the End of The World
Read @theguardian’s latest article detailing Argentina’s success story in banning open-net pen salmon farms from the country, alongside the critical situation of Chile’s waters and the creation of the GSFR as a result.
Seas of Change: The Poros Summit on industrial fish farming
The GSFR was invited to co-sponsor Seas of Change – “The Poros Summit of Sea Industrial Fish Farming”.
A Titanic Error for Leo?
Hollywood actor and environmental advocate Leonardo DiCaprio faced criticism for his support of a campaign calling for the closure of salmon farms in British Columbia, Canada.
Chilean Government, Salmon Farmers Join Forces to Reduce Antibiotics Usage
In an effort to address antibiotic usage in salmon aquaculture, the Chilean government and salmon farmers are collaborating.
Arctic Fish granted licence renewal for two sites
The Icelandic Food Agency, MAST, has renewed the operating licence of Arctic Sea Farm, a subsidiary of Arctic Fish, at two key sites. The decision allows for up to 7,800 tonnes of salmon.
Flotilla Against Fish Farms in Hobart
On March 11th, the Bob Brown Foundation and Sea Shepherd Australia organised a Flotilla in nipaluna/Hobart, calling for the removal of fish farms from Tasmania’s waters ahead of the state election on March 23rd, 2024.