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New Chair at ASF, and pushing for habitat in Ottawa on Salmon - salmonthink - 11-22-2012
Atlantic Salmon Federation News
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Passing the Salmon Conservation Torch
Christopher H. Buckley Jr. has assumed the chairmanship of ASF's U.S. Board of Directors. He combines a rich background of environmental litigation with a passion for Atlantic salmon and understanding of the importance of the species and its rivers. Read more:
http://asf.ca/passing-the-salmon-conservation-torch.html
ASF's Bill Taylor "on the record" to Parliamentary Committee on Fisheries Act Amendments
The exchange of views during Bill Taylor's Nov. 8 presentation to the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans provides insight into some of the shortcomings of the legislation and the process. Read more.
http://asf.ca/bill-taylor-at-standing-committee-meeting-nov-8.html
Albion Explores Land-based Aquaculture
A Vancouver-based company is developing local markets for land-based farmed Atlantic salmon, and finding the product is approved by chefs. Read more
http://asf.ca/albion-explores-land-based-aquaculture.html
Salmon Farming Comes Ashore
A major article explores the developing Namgis land-based aquaculture facility nearing completion on Vancouver Island. With netpen farms impacting wild salmon, Namgis may herald the future. A fascinating and detailed article.
http://asf.ca/salmon-farming-comes-ashore.html
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Re: [salmonthink] New Chair at ASF, and pushing for habitat in Ottawa on Salmon - sportfishingbc - 12-18-2012
Nice to see that land based salmon farming has started in Canada. I hope the trend continues!
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