The federal government is delaying the closure of open-net salmon farms off British Columbia’s coast until 2029.
She says the government will soon introduce nine-year licences for closed-containment (as opposed to open-net) salmon farm operations
Salmon Farmers Association has said about 4,700 jobs and more than $1 billion in annual economic activity will be lost if the licences can’t be renewed, while opponents say the farms can spread lice and disease to wild fish.
The federal government is expected to announce the way forward for fish farms along British Columbia’s coast.
Ocean-pen aquaculture operations have been a flashpoint between First Nations, the industry, wild salmon advocates and environmentalists for several years.
Opponents worry that open-net salmon farms can spread disease or lice to wild fish, while supporters say the risks are low.
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The federal government is delaying the closure of open-net salmon farms off British Columbia’s coast until 2029.
She says the government will soon introduce nine-year licences for closed-containment (as opposed to open-net) salmon farm operations
Salmon Farmers Association has said about 4,700 jobs and more than $1 billion in annual economic activity will be lost if the licences can’t be renewed, while opponents say the farms can spread lice and disease to wild fish.
The federal government is expected to announce the way forward for fish farms along British Columbia’s coast.
Ocean-pen aquaculture operations have been a flashpoint between First Nations, the industry, wild salmon advocates and environmentalists for several years.
Opponents worry that open-net salmon farms can spread disease or lice to wild fish, while supporters say the risks are low.
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