Salmon Farming in British Columbia

A series of four videos provides an inside look at the salmon farming industry in British Columbia

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Salmon Farming: First Nations as Partners

Responsible Production & Consumption

Salmon Farming: The Economics
70% of British Columbia, Canada's farm-raised salmon heads across the border into restaurants and supermarkets in the United States and Asia, while the remaining 30% is consumed across Canada.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Salmon Farming: Growing Fish Sustainably
Salmon farmers in British Columbia are committed to growing the world's best fish and are continually improving their environmental practices. As part of their commitment to sustainability, members of the BC Salmon Farmers Association raising Atlantic Salmon in British Columbia are striving to become 100% certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) by 2020 – a certification that is currently only held by 66 salmon farms around the world.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Salmon Farming: The Bigger Picture
British Columbia's farm-raised salmon travels from the farm to cities in Canada, the United States and Asia, getting onto the customer’s plate within 36-to-48 hours. 70% of all salmon consumers worldwide choose farm-raised salmon, and demand continues to increase.

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