The future of salmon in BC
The Government of Canada has committed to the transition away from ecologically harmful open-net pen salmon farming in BC coastal waters by 2025. Completing this transition by the 2025 deadline is both necessary and urgent. The issue? Wild Pacific salmon are keystone species in BC. They are of unparalleled importance to local economies and jobs, ecosystems and wildlife, and the food security and culture of Indigenous Peoples in every part of the province. Plus, they are under threat of extinction. For far too long, ecologically harmful open-net pen farms have been allowed to operate despite…
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