Irish Times, 26 May 2014: Concerns about the environment led to the growing of salmon on land in the far northern of Vancouver

Concerns about the environment led to the growing of salmon on land in the far northern of Vancouver Irish Times, 26 May 2014 By Derek Evans CONSUMERS concerned about sustainable seafood now have an option for Atlantic land-raised salmon from Kuterra farm on northern Vancouver Island, Canada. The farm is owned by the Namgis First … Continue reading →

Inshore Ireland, 28 May 2014: Ireland’s sea fisheries CEO steps down

Ireland’s sea fisheries CEO steps down Written by Gillian Mills The Board of Directors (BIM), the Irish Sea Fisheries Board has announced the resignation of their Chief Executive Officer, Jason Whooley, effective from August 30,2014. The Board praised Mr Whooley for the ‘wide-ranging positive changes he has made to the organisation during his tenure’ and … Continue reading →

Press Release Galway Bay Against Salmon Farms: Opposition candidates to Galway Salmon Farms do exceptionally well – Government decision not expected until after reshuffle

Press Release Galway Bay Against Salmon Farms: Opposition candidates to Galway Salmon Farms do exceptionally well- Government decision not expected until after reshuffle 27 May 2014 Galway Bay Against Salmon Cages wishes to congratulate the many candidates, opposed to BIM’s proposalfor twin salmon farms for Galway Bay, in getting elected to Galway city and county … Continue reading →

Vancouver Sun, 14 May 2014: Salmon grown in land-based tanks come to market

Salmon grown in land-based tanks come to market Proponents laud sustainability of these fish compared to net-based farmed salmon Mike Jolliffe, right, and Gerry Alfred harvest Atlantic salmon at the Namgis closed containment salmon farm. The first Atlantic salmon grown entirely on land are now landing on grocery store shelves, marketed as a sustainable alternative … Continue reading →

Save Bantry Bay Informs TDs of Ireland’s Largest Ever Farmed Salmon Escape

Save Bantry Bay Informs TDs of Ireland’s Largest Ever Farmed Salmon Escape 6 May 2014 Today, Save Bantry Bay wrote to all TDs informing them of Ireland’s largest ever farmed salmon escape. Information regarding the incident in which 230,000 farmed fish were lost in Bantry Bay continues to be withheld. Reports by the Department of … Continue reading →