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sea lice on certified “farmed responsibly” salmon

Eco-label increases how many sea lice can be on certified “farmed responsibly” salmon

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s new standard means up to 1,550 per cent more parasites can live on the fish.
open-net pen salmon farms

What the Canadian government’s aquaculture news means for wild fish

Salmon need to reach the ocean without being infected by open-net pen farms, says Alexandra Morton.
b.c. fish farm licences

B.C. fish farm licences extended: what you need to know

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Minister Joyce Murray announced a two-year extension for dozens of salmon farm licences that were set to expire at the end of June.

record-low Fraser River sockeye salmon
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Four reasons 2020 is set to see the lowest Fraser River sockeye salmon return on record

First Nations and conservations say government mismanagement and lice infestations are partly to blame.

Q&A: Author Mark Kurlansky discusses salmon's New England roots
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Q&A: Author Mark Kurlansky discusses salmon's New England roots

Author Mark Kurlansky discusses his new book, "Salmon," and how the fish helped shape New England.
Harmful algal blooms kill farmed salmon near Tofino

Harmful algal blooms kill farmed salmon near Tofino

Cermaq first reported the die-off on Nov. 15. A local environmental group estimates thousands of fish were affected.
‘Just three or four’ in 100 wild salmon return to Irish waters
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‘Just three or four’ in 100 wild salmon return to Irish waters

Mounting concern at Inland Fisheries Ireland about decline in wild salmon population.

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