Additives in salmon feed promote growth, improve health, and enhance nutritional value.

Vitamins, minerals, and amino acids are added to salmon feed for a balanced diet.

Some countries use additives like antibiotics and pigments in fish, but their use is regulated due to concerns over resistance and pollution.

The use of antibiotics in salmon feed raises health concerns due to its potential to develop antibiotic-resistant bacteria and harm human health and the environment.

In Norway, the use of antibiotics in salmon feed is strictly regulated to prevent antibiotic resistance.

The European Union regulates salmon feed additives, banning certain antibiotics and requiring approval from the European Food Safety Authority.

The FDA regulates additives in US salmon farming, establishing guidelines for their use in animal feed.

Sustainable additives like algae-based feed and probiotics are gaining popularity in salmon farming due to growing consumer awareness of environmental and health impacts.

Probiotics and prebiotics are used in salmon farming to promote healthy gut microbiota, growth, and immunity.

Salmon farming additives can accumulate pollutants like PCBs and dioxins, increasing cancer risk.

Farmed salmon consumption is linked to increased risks of neurological and developmental problems due to mercury and pollutants.

Wild-caught salmon has lower levels of pollutants and higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins.

Choosing wild-caught or sustainably farmed salmon can minimize the risks of consuming fat-soluble pollutants.

New feed additives are being developed to reduce salmon farming's reliance on wild-caught fish and improve sustainability.

Stricter regulations on additives in salmon farming can have a positive impact on the environment and public health.

Regulations for additives in salmon farming vary by country, impacting the industry.

Additives in salmon feed promote growth, improve health, and enhance nutritional value.

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Anticipating obsolescence: The next step to enhancing the sustainability of aquaculture

With growing concerns about the environmental toll of single species fish farms, a research project has been looking at the feasibility of introducing a more sustainable and potentially more profitable method of fish farming, using three complementary species.

Much as native American people planted squash, maize and climbing beans together to benefit each other, (often called the "three sisters"), farming finned-fish, shellfish and seaweeds together could benefit each other and reduce any environmental effects of fish farming. Small scale integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA), as the system is called, has traditionally been used at a small domestic scale in Asia, providing the farmer with more than one product to sell or use.

The feasibility study conducted by Bangor University and published in Ecological Modelling has identified the locations around the Atlantic coast which would be most suitable for IMTA, based on farming salmon, and Oarweed, a type of kelp seaweed commonly found in temperate Atlantic coasts. The research considered the natural distribution of the three species, whether suitable locations clashed with busy shipping lanes or marine protected areas and whether there was close access to sizeable ports in order to reach markets.

The western coast of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland; Lough Swilly in County Donegal, Ireland, and the western coast of Brittany, northwest France were found to be the best locations to further develop IMTA based aquaculture.

As Conchúr Hughes of Bangor University's School of Ocean Sciences explained, "One of the problems with the type of single species aquaculture practiced in Europe is that excess food and feces can lead to deterioration of local ecology, while density can mean that aquaculture companies need to use antibiotics and other additives to maintain a healthy fish-stock.

"Mussels are filter feeders, they can be responsible for removing up to 54% of salmon waste materials from the , using it as energy to grow, while the oarweed removes soluble nutrients from the water column. Oarweed can then be farmed to use in a variety of products, from food supplements for human consumption or for fish farms, as a fertilizer or as an ingredient in pharmaceuticals.

"Each of these species complements the other and mitigates against problems."

IMTA-based aquaculture

Both salmon and mussels are important food sources in Europe, and while oarweed is not as yet, this is a sector that is expected to experience a rapid increase in demand in the coming years- and can provide an alternative sustainable source of fertilizer and other products.

Seaweed cultivation can also provide environmental benefits. The seaweed in the water acts as a buffer against as it approaches the shore, reducing the energy as it passes through the seaweed, much as trees act as a buffer against strong winds, which can help reduce erosion. It also elevates the pH and oxygenates the water.

More information: Conchúr Hughes et al, Habitat suitability modelling for an integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) system along Europe's Atlantic coast, Ecological Modelling (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2023.110459

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In Europe, industrial aquaculture of carnivorous fish at sea is damaging the environment and displacing traditional activities such as coastal small-scale fisheries.

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The global salmon market held a market value of USD 20,880.5 Million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 27,344.0 Million by the year 2027. The market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2022 to 2027. Approximately, 3,282.72 kilo tons of salmon was estimated to be sold in 2021.

Salmon is a common name for a Salmonidae family's species of the ray-finned fish. The market is expected to be driven by the rising prevalence of chronic conditions and global rise in penetration of e-commerce sector. Furthermore, rise in consumer awareness towards the health benefits of salmon are also expected to contribute to the market growth.

Despite the driving factors, depletion of sea species are anticipated to hinder the market growth. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the market was negatively impacted due to closure of fishing activities and hence, decrease in the supply of salmon in global markets.

Growth Influencers:

Rise in consumer awareness towards the health benefits of salmon

Salmon provides various health benefits. It is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, is a great source of protein, high in Vitamin B, good source of potassium, loaded with selenium, contains astaxanthin, reduced the risk of heart diseases, helps in weight management, helps to fight inflammation, and protects brain health. Consumers are getting aware regarding all these benefits, which is increasing its adoption, hence boosting the market growth.

Competitive Landscape

Major players in the global salmon market include Cermaq Group ASA, Leroy Seafood Group ASA, Mowi ASA, SalMar ASA, AquaChile, Cooke Aquaculture, Bakkafrost, Grieg Seafood, Multiexport, Blumar, Salmones Camanchaca, Australis Seafoods, Nova Sea, Tassal Group, Sinkaberg-Hansen, Nordlaks, Bremnes Seashore, Norway Royal Salmon, Alsaker Fjordbruk, and Other Prominent Players.

These market players are involved in collaborations, mergers & acquisitions, and new product launches, among other initiatives, to strengthen their market presence. For instance, in January 2022, Benchmark Animal Health and Cermaq received funding from the Research Council of Norway for research and development of Tenacibaculum vaccines for Salmon. Furthermore, Bekkafrost collaborated with the salmon industry through the Faroe Fish Farmer's Association And Global Salmon Initiative (GSI).

The global Salmon market report provides insights on the below pointers:

  • Market Penetration: Provides comprehensive information on the market offered by the prominent players
  • Market Development: The report offers detailed information about lucrative emerging markets and analyzes penetration across mature segments of the markets
  • Market Diversification: Provides in-depth information about untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments
  • Competitive Landscape Assessment: Mergers & acquisitions, certifications, product launches in the global Salmon market have been provided in this research report. In addition, the report also emphasizes the SWOT analysis of the leading players.
  • Product Development & Innovation: The report provides intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments
  • Global Salmon Production: Total Harvest of Atlantic Salmon, 2016-2020
  • Salmon Production Cost Breakdown
  • Consumer Behavior Analysis: By Region, By Age, By Gender, By Annual Household Income, Seasonal of Fish
  • Fresh Salmon Export: Trends & Predictions for the Supply of Salmon Consumed (USD Million) in the United States; Largest Fishing Companies
  • Regulatory Landscape: Section 6 of Norwegian Aquaculture Act , Aquaculture Stewardship Council Salmon standard, RSPCA welfare standards for Farmed Atlantic salmon, A Greener World (AGW), Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

The global Salmon market report answers questions such as:

  • What is the market size and forecast of the Global Salmon Market?
  • What are the inhibiting factors and impact of COVID-19 on the Global Salmon Market during the assessment period?
  • Which are the products/segments/applications/areas to invest in over the assessment period in the Global Salmon Market?
  • What is the competitive strategic window for opportunities in the Global Salmon Market?
  • What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Global Salmon Market?
  • What is the market share of the leading players in the Global Salmon Market?
  • What modes and strategic moves are considered favorable for entering the Global Salmon Market?

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Chapter 1. Research Framework

Chapter 2. Executive Summary: Global Salmon Market

Chapter 3. Global Salmon Market Overview

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3.1.1. Raw Material

3.1.2. Processing and Packaging

3.1.3. Distributor

3.1.4. End User

3.2. Industry Outlook

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3.2.2. Salmon Production Cost Breakdown

3.2.3. Fresh Salmon Export

3.2.4. Consumer Behavior Analysis

3.2.4.1. Income

3.2.4.2. Occupation

3.2.4.3. Seasonal of Fish

3.2.5. Trends and Predictions for the Supply of Salmon Consumed in the United States

3.2.6. Largest Fishing Companies

3.3. PESTLE Analysis

3.4. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

3.4.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

3.4.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

3.4.3. Threat of Substitutes

3.4.4. Threat of New Entrants

3.4.5. Degree of Competition

3.5. Market Dynamics and Trends

3.5.1. Key Trends

3.5.2. Growth Drivers

3.5.3. Restraints/ Challenges

3.6. Market Growth and Outlook

3.6.1. Market Revenue Estimates and Forecast (US$ Mn), 2017-2027

3.6.2. Market Volume Estimates and Forecast (MMT), 2017-2027

3.6.3. Pricing Analysis

3.7. Covid-19 Impact Assessment on Market Growth Trend

3.7.1. Growth Trend Shift Analysis

3.7.2. Industry Best Practices

3.8. Regulatory Landscape

Chapter 4. Competition Dashboard

4.1. Market Concentration Rate

4.2. Company Market Share Analysis (Value %), 2020

4.3. Competitor Mapping

Chapter 5. Salmon Market Analysis, By Species

5.1. Key Insights

5.2. Market Size and Forecast, 2017 - 2027 (US$ Mn & MMT)

5.2.1. Atlantic

5.2.2. Pink

5.2.3. Chum/Dog

5.2.4. Coho

5.2.5. Sockeye

5.2.6. Others

Chapter 6. Salmon Market Analysis, By Fish Type

6.1. Key Insights

6.2. Market Size and Forecast, 2017 - 2027 (US$ Mn & MMT)

6.2.1. Farmed

6.2.2. Wild

Chapter 7. Salmon Market Analysis, By Product Type

7.1. Key Insights

7.2. Market Size and Forecast, 2017 - 2027 (US$ Mn & MMT)

7.2.1. Canned

7.2.2. Fresh

7.2.3. Frozen

7.2.4. Others

Chapter 8. Salmon Market Analysis, By Retail

8.1. Key Insights

8.2. Market Size and Forecast, 2017 - 2027 (US$ Mn & MMT)

8.2.1. Retail

8.2.1.1. E-commerce (online)

8.2.1.2. Brick & Mortar Stores (offline)

8.2.2. HoReCa & Wholesale

8.2.3. Processed Food Industry

8.2.4. Other Institutional Customers

Chapter 9. Salmon Market Analysis, By Region

9.1. Key Insights

9.2. Market Size and Forecast, 2017 - 2027 (US$ Mn & MMT)

9.2.1. North America

9.2.1.1. The U.S.

9.2.1.2. Canada

9.2.1.3. Mexico

9.2.2. Europe

9.2.2.1. Western Europe

9.2.2.1.1. The UK

9.2.2.1.2. Germany

9.2.2.1.3. France

9.2.2.1.4. Italy

9.2.2.1.5. Spain

9.2.2.1.6. Rest of Western Europe

9.2.2.2. Eastern Europe

9.2.2.2.1. Poland

9.2.2.2.2. Russia

9.2.2.2.3. Rest of Eastern Europe

9.2.3. Asia Pacific

9.2.3.1. China

9.2.3.2. India

9.2.3.3. Japan

9.2.3.4. Australia & New Zealand

9.2.3.5. ASEAN

9.2.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific

9.2.4. Middle East & Africa

9.2.4.1. UAE

9.2.4.2. Saudi Arabia

9.2.4.3. South Africa

9.2.4.4. Rest of MEA

9.2.5. South America

9.2.5.1. Argentina

9.2.5.2. Brazil

9.2.5.3. Rest of South America

Chapter 10. North America Salmon Market Analysis

10.1. Key Insights

10.2. Market Size and Forecast, 2017 - 2027 (US$ Mn & MMT)

10.2.1. By Species

10.2.2. By Type

10.2.3. By Product

10.2.4. By Distribution Channel

10.2.5. By Country

Chapter 11. Europe Salmon Market Analysis

11.1. Key Insights

11.2. Market Size and Forecast, 2017 - 2027 (US$ Mn & MMT)

11.2.1. By Species

11.2.2. By Type

11.2.3. By Product

11.2.4. By Distribution Channel

11.2.5. By Country

Chapter 12. Asia Pacific Salmon Market Analysis

12.1. Key Insights

12.2. Market Size and Forecast, 2017 - 2027 (US$ Mn & MMT)

12.2.1. By Species

12.2.2. By Type

12.2.3. By Product

12.2.4. By Distribution Channel

12.2.5. By Country

Chapter 13. Middle East and Africa Salmon Market Analysis

13.1. Key Insights

13.2. Market Size and Forecast, 2017 - 2027 (US$ Mn & MMT)

13.2.1. By Species

13.2.2. By Type

13.2.3. By Product

13.2.4. By Distribution Channel

13.2.5. By Country

Chapter 14. South America Salmon Market Analysis

14.1. Key Insights

14.2. Market Size and Forecast, 2017 - 2027 (US$ Mn & MMT)

14.2.1. By Species

14.2.2. By Type

14.2.3. By Product

14.2.4. By Distribution Channel

14.2.5. By Country

Chapter 15. Company Profile (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Key Product landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, and Business Strategy Outlook) *

15.1. Cremaq Group ASA

15.2. Leroy Seafood Group ASA

15.3. Mowi ASA

15.4. SalMar ASA

15.5. AquaChile

15.6. Cooke Aquaculture

15.7. Bakkafrost

15.8. Grieg Seafood

15.9. Multiexport

15.10. Blumar

15.11. Salmones Camanchaca

15.12. Australis Seafoods

15.13. Nova Sea

15.14. Tassal Group

15.15. Sinkaberg-Hansen

15.16. Nordlaks

15.17. Bremnes Seashore

15.18. Norway Royal Salmon

15.19. Alsaker Fjordbruk

15.20. Other Prominent players

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What countries or jurisdictions have regulations concerning additives in salmon feed?

What countries or jurisdictions have regulations concerning antibiotics in farmes salmon?

What health concerns are there specifically related to additives in farmed salmon feed?

The FDA regulates additives in US salmon farming, establishing guidelines for their use in animal feed.

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Content: FDA Adds Nekkanti Sea Foods to Import Alert on Nitrofurans; Refuses Shrimp Contaminated with Banned Antibiotics from Five Different Countries in April

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published detailed data regarding 107 total seafood entry line refusals in April, of which eight (7.5%) were of shrimp for reasons related to banned antibiotics.

Over the first four months of this year, the FDA has refused a total of 31 entry lines of shrimp for reasons related to banned antibiotics, putting the agency on pace for a total of 93 shrimp entry line refusals for veterinary drug residues in 2022, which would be the most for a year since 2016.

The eight shrimp entry lines refused in April were for shipments from five different companies in Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, and Malaysia:

·     Gemini Sea Food, Ltd. (Bangladesh), a company that is currently listed on Import Alert 16-129 (“Detention Without Physical Examination of Seafood Products Due to Nitrofurans”) as of November 15, 2021, had two entry lines refused for shrimp contaminated with nitrofurans and veterinary drug residues by the Division of Northeast Imports on April 14, 2022 and one entry line refused for shrimp contaminated with nitrofurans and veterinary drug residues by the Division of Northeast Imports on April 19, 2022;

·     Mr. Fang’s Store (Putian) Green Food Co., Ltd. (China), a company that is not on the green list of Import Alert 16-131 (“Detention Without Physical Examination of Aquacultured, Shrimp, Dace, and Eel from China – Presence of New Animal Drugs and/or Unsafe Food Additives”), had one entry line refused for shrimp contaminated with veterinary drug residues and unsafe additives by the Division of West Coast Imports on April 5, 2021;

·     Wing Cheong Marine Product (Hong Kong), a company that is not currently listed on Import Alert 16-124 (“Detention Without Physical Examination of Aquaculture Seafood Products Due to Unapproved Drugs”), Import Alert 16-127 (“Detention Without Physical Examination of Crustaceans Due to Chloramphenicol”), or Import Alert 16-129 (“Detention Without Physical Examination of Seafood Products Due to Nitrofurans”), had one entry line refused for shrimp contaminated with veterinary drug residues and unsafe additives by the Division of West Coast Imports on April 28, 2022;

·     Nekkanti Sea Foods Limited (India), a company that is currently listed on Import Alert 16-129 (“Detention Without Physical Examination of Seafood Products Due to Nitrofurans”) as of May 3, 2022, had one entry line refused for shrimp contaminated with veterinary drug residues by the Division of Northeast Imports on April 21, 2022; and

·     EB Frozen Food Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia), a company located in peninsular Malaysia that is not on the green list of Import Alert 16-136 (“Detention Without Physical Examination of Aquacultured Shrimp and Prawns from Peninsular Malaysia Due to Presence of Drug Residues from Unapproved Animal Drugs or the Presence of Unsafe Food Additives”), had two entry line refused for shrimp contaminated with veterinary drug residues and unsafe additives by the Division of West Coast Imports on April 14, 2022.

In addition to these shipments, the FDA also refused another twelve entry lines of shrimp for the presence of salmonella and another four entry lines of shrimp for being filthy.

What countries or jurisdictions have regulations concerning additives in salmon feed?

What countries or jurisdictions have regulations concerning antibiotics in farmes salmon?

Sustainable additives like algae-based feed and probiotics are gaining popularity in salmon farming due to growing consumer awareness of environmental and health impacts.

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Content: EU give marketing approval to methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer

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RESEARCH: Studies show a quarter-teaspoon of Bovaer per cow per day consistently reduces enteric methane emissions by about 30 per cent for dairy cows.

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The European Union has approved the marketing of a methane-reducing feed additive for dairy cows.

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The European Union has approved the marketing of a methane-reducing feed additive for dairy cows.

The inclusion of the additive in the EU registry, expected in the coming weeks, will mark the first time a feed additive authorised in the EU for environmental benefits can be marketed.

The additive, Bovaer, was developed in the past decade by Dutch-based multi-national health and nutrition company Royal DSM.

Research includes more than 50 peer-reviewed studies published in independent scientific journals and 48 on-farm trials in 14 countries across four continents.

DSM has begun engineering works for a large-scale Bovaer plant at its manufacturing site in Dalry, Scotland.

"Bovaer has the power to truly revolutionise the global dairy industry," DSM co-CEO Geraldine Matchett said.

"We are extremely proud that, after a decade of research, trials and value-chain collaboration, its potential has been recognised with this historic market approval."

Studies show a quarter-teaspoon of Bovaer per cow per day consistently reduces enteric methane emissions by about 30 per cent for dairy cows and up to 90pc for beef cows.

READ MORE: JBS makes big strides to reduce methane emissions

Methane has a global warming potential 28 times greater than carbon dioxide, which is why reducing methane emissions was identified at COP26 as one of the most significant short-term means of tackling climate change.

More than 100 governments pledged to cut methane emissions by 30pc by 2030, as part of the Global Methane Pledge.

READ MORE: Red seaweed trials look at how it reduces methane emissions of dairy cows

The European Commission's confirmation of approval noted the innovative feed additive was safe for use without impacting the quality of dairy products and was the first of its kind to be available within the EU.

"Innovation is key for a successful shift towards a more sustainable food system," EU commissioner for health and food safety Stella Kyriakides said.

"The EU continues to lead the way in ensuring food safety while adapting to new technologies that can make food production more sustainable.

"Cutting farming-related methane emissions is key in our fight against climate change and today's approval is a very telling example of what we can achieve through new agricultural innovations."

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Microalgae are natural organic substances that do not pollute water sources and are not a burden on natural ecosystems. (courtesy of Greentins Technology)
In recent years, environmental issues have received increasing attention, and various industries have sought green and sustainable solutions.
The “microalgae reactor ” developed by Greentins Technology, a local innovation company, can use aquatic microalgae to absorb carbon dioxide, but when the microalgae absorb a certain amount of carbon dioxide, it needs to be replaced. The founder of the company, Tian Chenghui, thought of converting the used microalgae water into lobster feed to promote a“ sustainable circular economy ”.
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Tian Cheng-hui said that microalgae are natural organic substances that do not pollute water sources and have no burden on natural ecosystems.
Compared with synthetic lobster feed on the market, lobster food made from microalgae water has a higher nutritional value and does not contain any contaminants. It can produce a more fattening lobster, and consumers can eat it with confidence without fear of any harm to their health.
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He pointed out that this healthy and environmentally friendly feed choice is not only beneficial to consumers, it can reduce costs for farms, but also help maintain ecological balance and greatly improve the sustainability of lobster farming.
Therefore, he supplied the lobster farms in Hong Kong at a low price, hoping to reduce the cost of local lobster farming and improve the competitiveness of local lobsters; and at the same time, he used this example to demonstrate how to create a sustainable circular economy and contribute to environmental education.
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Probiotics and prebiotics are used in salmon farming to promote healthy gut microbiota, growth, and immunity.

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Content: Yogurt is amazing! Feeding Wu Guo to eat for 2 months, the fisherman smiles and wears a helmet: anti-collision
▲ The water laboratory said that in recent years, due to climate change, the unusually high temperature in the summer, it is easy to cause the fish to be attacked by germs. (Photo by reporter Yang Chih-hing)
Journalist Hsu Chien-yi / reporting from Taipei
In recent years, the unusually high temperature in summer has led to the outbreak of germs, which has caused great losses to farmers. The probiotic Lactic Acid Bacillus B4, which helps to improve fish growth and enhance their immunity, and its glucan product Lactic Acid Bacillus B4 functional yogurt was added to the feed. Farming time to reduce the risk of breeding.
The water laboratory pointed out that glucan can be used as an emulsifier and thickener flavor carrier in food processing. In terms of health care, research shows that glucan can be used as a prebiotic to increase the number of probiotics - bifidobacteria and lactic acid bacteria in the body, and regulate immunity.
As mentioned in the water test, lactic acid bacteria B4, previously screened from the gut of perch fish, is a probiotic with special enzymes. Adding cheap sucrose can promote the production of glucan by lactic acid bacteria B4, and developed functional yogurt and ice cream containing glucan with lactic acid bacteria B4.
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According to the water test, the literature points out that probiotics or prebiotics such as glycans and oligosaccharides as feed additives can effectively improve the growth and immunity of fish and shrimp. The combined use of probiotics and prebiotics is usually higher than the combined effect of the two alone. Probiotics that produce pathogens can also produce glucans themselves, so the lactobacillus B4 yogurt is applied to aquaculture.
Experimental studies show that the addition of lactic acid bacteria B4 yogurt in the feed helps to improve the growth and resistance to pathogens.
▲ The feed in the test tank is evenly mixed with lactic acid bacteria B4 yogurt and the feed by an electric mixer.
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In recent years, due to climate change, the unusually high temperature in summer can easily lead to the outbreak of germs, causing the death of fish and loss of farmers. Three years ago, the Kaohsiung City Animal Protection Department sought technical assistance from the water laboratory. 4 Yogurt feed for 2 months, fish feeding conditions are better than the control pond, growth is very fast, at the end of May harvest, no disease, fish average weight 570 grams, strong and healthy.
When the fish are harvested, the fisherman must wear a safety helmet to avoid being injured by the energetic Wu Kuo. The fish in the control pond eat worse than the test pond and grow more slowly. In mid-June, the fish suffered from streptococcus disease. It must be treated with drugs. The average weight is 467 grams, which is much lower than the average. Test pool.
The water laboratory further stressed that in order to understand whether the feed containing lactic acid bacteria B4 yogurt can really survive the cool summer, and the Kaohsiung Municipal Bureau of Animal Protection specially arranged the test in the summer the previous year. The results showed that although the test group and the control group of the fish containing lactic acid bacteria B4 yogurt were all suffering from streptococcal disease, the test group were milder drug. The treatment only takes 3 days to heal, and the control group is more serious, requiring more than 7 days of drug treatment.
Therefore, the addition of lactic acid bacteria B4 yogurt in broccoli feed helps to improve the growth and health of the fish, shortens the breeding time, reduces the breeding risk and slows the severity of the disease, and the cost of adding lactic acid bacteria B4 yogurt per kilogram of feed is only about 0.5 yuan.
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Is it as healthy as it used to be?
Fish absorb methylmercury from their diet, and it builds up in their muscle tissue over time.
This means that larger and older fish, such as tuna, swordfish and shark, contain higher levels of mercury than smaller fish.
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Researchers discuss the seriousness of eating seafood in recent years, especially after the massive pollution in the seas and oceans caused by human activity, where a study conducted by the German Federal Environment Agency investigated the levels of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls in different fish species sold in Germany, and found that the levels of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls vary significantly between species and individual fish within species. They also found that some fish species, such as wild eel, European herring caught in the wild, and Atlantic farmed salmon, contain high levels of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls.
The study concluded that eating these fish regularly can lead to severe exposure to these toxic chemicals and increase the risk of adverse health effects.
Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that is released into the environment through industrial activities, such as coal-fired power plants and mining.
It then enters the water bodies, where it is converted to methylmercury by bacteria.
Fish absorb methylmercury from their diet, and it builds up in their muscle tissue over time.
This means that larger and older fish, such as tuna, swordfish, and shark, contain higher levels of mercury than small fish, and mercury can cause neurological and developmental problems, especially in fetuses and young children, as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and young children to avoid eating high-mercury fish.
A study by the Harvard Chan School of Public Health looked at the relationship between mercury exposure from fish consumption and the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a fatal neurodegenerative disease, tracking 518,000 men and women in the United States for up to 16 years. Mori.
Specifically, those who ate fish with mercury levels in the top 25% had a 60% higher risk of developing ALS compared to those who ate fish with low mercury levels.
The study concluded that increased mercury exposure from fish consumption is associated with an increased risk of ALS.
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are synthetic chemicals that were used in electrical equipment, such as transformers and capacitors, until they were banned in the 1970s, however, they still exist in the environment, accumulate in fish, and PCBs are classified as persistent organic pollutants and are known to cause cancer and reproductive problems. and developmental disorders.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended that pregnant women, nursing mothers and young children avoid eating fish that contain high levels of polychlorinated biphenyls.

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What health concerns are there specifically related to additives in farmed salmon feed?

Farmed salmon consumption is linked to increased risks of neurological and developmental problems due to mercury and pollutants.

Wild-caught salmon has lower levels of pollutants and higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins.

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Content: 7 Types of Fish to Eat and 7 to Avoid
Fish has a high nutritional value; it contains many important elements such as omega-3 acids and unsaturated fats, which help in the prevention of many diseases.
Despite these benefits, experts recommend avoiding some fish species because of their potential harm to human health or because their catch is inconsistent with environmental fishing standards.
In a report published in Health Digest, author Allie Arcuri lists the best nutritionally available fish and other species to avoid.
First, fish that you are advised to avoid
Farmed salmon (farmed salmon)
Experts often recommend avoiding farmed salmon, as it feeds very differently from sea salmon.
Farmed salmon contain 3 times more fat per 4 grams than sea salmon, because the farmed feeds on high-fat diets in order to double its size.
Worse still, most of those fats come from omega-6 fatty acids, the type recommended for moderation.
Farmed salmon also have higher levels of contaminants, as they live in enclosed spaces.
2. Tilapia
Tilapia live in fresh water, and although it is a favorite meal for many, it carries some health risks depending on the country in which it originates.
Compared to other fish, tilapia does not provide a high nutritional value, due to its high content of omega-6 and very low percentage of omega-3 fatty acids, which help control cholesterol and heart disease.
Atlantic flatfish (Atlantic flatfish)
Much of the flounder caught today has been proven to contain contaminants.
In the 1980s, research showed that about 75 percent of fish caught in Boston had signs of liver disease and cancerous tissue.
The larger the fish, the more heavy metals they contain, taking years to fully mature and absorbing more mercury than other fish.
Caviar (caviar)
Caviar are eggs extracted from the butterflies of some types of fish, such as sturgeon, but did you know that fishermen extract these fish to cut their butterflies, and then throw them to die in the sea?
Such fishing contravenes established environmental standards.
The Shark (Shark)
Because sharks are predators at the top of the food chain, they eat whatever harmful fish and plastics they encounter, so sharks are usually full of toxins, including mercury, arsenic and lead.
Shark fishing is also devastating to the environment, killing 100 million sharks each year, according to National Geographic.
6. Orange roughy
Orange ruby fish contains a high amount of mercury, its constant intake can lead to dysfunction of the nervous system, and its consumption can harm the pregnant woman.
Regardless of the health risk posed by eating these fish, overfishing can harm the food chain.
The Eel (Eel)
The Monterey Bay Seafood Control Center explains that eels (known as eels) are on the seafood list to avoid due to sustainability issues related to their catch.
Several environmental organizations are working to find sustainable ways to raise these fish, under the threat of extinction of species of eel.
Most eels are classified as high mercury fish, according to the Environmental Defense Fund.
Second: The fish that you are advised to eat
Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon (Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon)
This type of salmon is the best choice, as it contains less fat than farmed salmon, and provides plenty of minerals and other essential nutrients, including iron and calcium.
Some studies have shown that wild salmon has a healthy omega-3 and omega-6 content, partly due to the lower amount of fat in this fish overall.
2) Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is a healthy and sustainable marine food; from a nutritional point of view, this type of fish is rich in omega-3 acids, as well as containing selenium, potassium, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6, in addition to containing a high percentage of proteins.
Atlantic mackerel (Atlantic mackerel)
Atlantic mackerel is a healthy and environmentally friendly choice; it contains very little mercury.
The equipment used to catch mackerel is less harmful to the environment, helping to maintain the reproduction and sustainable consumption of these fish.
According to Eating Well, every 3 ounces of Atlantic mackerel contains about 20 grams of lean protein, with a high content of omega-3 fatty acids.
The same serving provides nearly three times the recommended daily intake of vitamin B12.
The herring (herring)
Herring contains vitamin D and selenium (a rare mineral that promotes fertility and cognitive function), as well as lean proteins, and low amounts of mercury.
Pregnant women are recommended to eat these fish, as research has revealed that omega-3 acids help in the development of the brain of the fetus.
Sable fish (sablefish)
Sable is a nutritious and delicious oily fish that has many health benefits.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, American sable fish is a good choice in the seafood world because its catch is regulated.
Sable fish contains more omega-3 than other low-fat fish.
Catfish (Catfish)
In addition to the nutritional benefits, these fish absorb less pollutants and heavy metals than other large, long-lived fish.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, swordfish, for example, contain 40 times as much mercury as catfish.
About 3.5 ounces of catfish contain about 3 grams of fat and 18 grams of protein.
The catfish also contains selenium, phosphorus, potassium, thiamine and vitamin B12.
Pacific wild-caught sardines
Pacific sardines are one of the best fish to eat, as they are small fish that reproduce quickly.
Because their life cycle is relatively short, they do not contain a high content of heavy metals compared to other fish.
In terms of its nutritional value, Pacific sardines contain an abundant amount of vitamin D, as well as omega-3, and a high percentage of calcium.
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Benefits and harms of seafood
Seafood is an essential part of the diets of many people around the world, and eating it has been linked to a variety of health benefits.
Seafood is divided into several types including fish, crustaceans such as shrimp, mollusks such as oysters, and sea lobsters such as sea urchins, and through this article we will talk about the benefits and harm of seafood to the body in general.
Benefits of Seafood
Extremely nutritious
Seafood is a concentrated source of many essential nutrients, rich in protein, vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, selenium and zinc, and 85 grams of cooked shellfish provide more than 3,500% of the daily value of vitamin B12, 99% of the daily value of selenium, 21% of the daily value of zinc, and 13% of the daily need for iron.
Eating seafood can therefore cover common nutritional gaps, especially in people who follow a low-nutrient diet and those who eat less than optimal levels of nutrients, and young women, the elderly, and pregnant and lactating women may be most at risk of low levels.
An essential source of omega-3 acids
Seafood is an essential food source of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, and each of these acids shares many aspects of health, including neuronal function and inflammation regulation.
According to research, diets rich in seafood significantly benefit the health of the nervous system and cardiovascular system, and scientists believe that this is mainly due to the seafood content of EPA and DHA.
Reduce the risk of disease
Because seafood is rich in nutrients, including proteins, vitamins, minerals, and anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, it may offer protection from many health conditions.
A 2020 review of 34 studies found that higher fish consumption reduced the risk of coronary heart disease, heart attack, heart failure, stroke, depression and liver cancer.
Damage to seafood
Fried seafood is harmful to health
Frying any food whether it is chicken, potatoes or fish leads to unfavorable changes in food, including the formation of harmful compounds, and frying fish generally creates compounds called heterocyclic amines, acrolein, aldehydes and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, all of which are known to contribute to the development of diseases such as cancer, and may have negative effects on heart health as well.
Some seafood is high in mercury.
Certain types of seafood contain a high percentage of heavy metal mercury, and the levels of mercury in seafood depend on several factors including the age and size of the fish and the water in which the fish live.
In fact, mercury is easily absorbed by the body, and this can cause health problems if too much of it accumulates in tissues, for example, exposure to high levels of mercury in the womb may lead to cognitive problems in children, and high levels of mercury may increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart attacks, and may also negatively affect the immune system.
Fish that contain the highest percentage of mercury, certain types of tuna, swordfish, tilefish, king mackerel, and in fact tuna is the most important food source of mercury in the world, where the body absorbs mercury more easily than raw tuna, so if you eat tuna regularly should be careful of the risks of mercury accumulation.
Environmental and Ethical Issues
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Therefore, experts fear that poor fishing management and irresponsible methods used to buy seafood and overfishing around the world could lead to a collapse of fisheries and a global food crisis.
It can be helped by reducing seafood consumption, buying only sustainably fished seafood, and avoiding eating overfished species.
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China Works to Get Wild-Caught Fish Out of its Aquaculture Feed

[By Zhang Chun]

A 2021 Chinese government initiative to stop aquaculture feed being made from only young or low-value fish and to instead start producing “compound feed” – mixed with ingredients harvested from the land – is opening up a greener future for the sector.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, in a series of trials last year, the sole use of low-value “feed-grade” fish as aquaculture feed was reduced by 77 percent, and by as much as 94 percent in farming of largemouth bass. Experts say the switch to compound feed could see overall use of feed-grade fish slashed by half for farming of certain species.

What is compound feed?

Compound feed normally contains a mixture of animal- and plant-based ingredients, and added nutrients such as vitamins. For aquaculture feeds containing fishmeal and fish oil, common additives include soy proteins, wheat gluten and corn gluten meal.

Feed-grade fish are those in a catch that are small, low in commercial value, or unsuitable for human consumption. They are sent to be processed into fishmeal and fish oil, or fed directly to farmed fish. But a significant proportion of feed-grade fish consists of juveniles of commercially important species. Once caught they can no longer grow into adult fish and breed, or be caught and sold on the market. Their removal damages ocean food chains and ecosystem stability.

The last decade and more has seen increased calls for China to tackle the use of feed-grade fish in aquaculture, but the current round of trials is the first organised by the Ministry of Agriculture. It focuses on species such as the yellow croaker, Japanese sea bass and largemouth bass, which tend to be fed more feed-grade fish. While those species don’t account for much of China’s fed aquaculture output, they do require much more protein than others to put on the same amount of weight. Compound feed cuts down on the use of fish by substituting vegetable alternatives, and is cheaper.

In the long term, sustained reductions in the use of fishmeal and fish oil in feed will be necessary to protect wild fisheries.

Aquaculture driving feed-grade fish catch

Fishers never used to set out to catch feed-grade fish; it was bycatch, with no economic value. Then in the 1980s, global aquaculture took off. “There was a lot of need for fishmeal and oil,” Rashid Sumalia, a fisheries researcher at the University of British Columbia, told China Dialogue. People started going out “purposely to catch them at distance, because there was a market”, he added.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO’s) 2020 global fisheries and aquaculture report, the use of fish for reduction to fishmeal and fish oil peaked in 1994 at 30 million tonnes, and stood at 18 million tonnes by 2018. Another 4 million tonnes were used elsewhere, including directly in feed for aquaculture, livestock and fur animals.

It wasn’t until the mid and late 1990s that aquaculture took off in China. The FAO’s 1998 fisheries and aquaculture report describes how rare it was for fish catches in Asia to go unused or be used as aquaculture feed. But in Asia, particularly in China and Vietnam, aquaculture has expanded rapidly and the region now accounts for almost 90 percent of global output. In China, output tripled between 1998 and 2020, to represent 60 percent of the global total.

Although many of the species farmed in China need little or no feed, fed fish and crustacean aquaculture accounts for half of output and requires millions of tonnes of feed-grade fish from Chinese waters alone. China does not currently have statistics on its feed-grade fish catch or use in fed aquaculture. One study calculated that in 2016 4.6 million tonnes of feed-grade fish were caught, 35 percent of the total recorded catch in China’s waters, and most was used directly as feed.

“The state is certainly aware of the problem,” said Fang Qing, China general manager for the Aquaculture Stewardship Council, adding that the difficulty in banning some harmful types of fishing gear in China is due to the ongoing market for the feed-grade fish it brings in. Since 2018, China has put minimum size limits in place for 15 commercial fish species, and ruled that feed-grade fish catch would drop to below 20% by 2020. There is no data available indicating whether this target was met.

This it isn’t just a Chinese problem. According to a 2017 study by the University of British Columbia, many countries, including the US and Norway, use feed-grade fish directly as feed. But the practice increased significantly in Asia between the 1990s and 2010, with feed-grade fish coming to account for a high percentage of landed catches.

Replacing feed-grade fish

In early 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture announced it would work to make Chinese aquaculture more environmentally friendly, and proposed the use of compound feed instead of purely fish-based feed. In April 2021, several provinces started trials of compound feed as part of more concrete action plans.

Compound feed for aquaculture is usually a mix of fishmeal, fish oil, wheat flour, soybean meal, vegetable oil and other land-grown ingredients. The amount of fishmeal and fish oil needed depends on the type of fish to be fed, and its stage of growth. According to Fang Qing, carnivorous fish such as the yellow croaker need huge quantities of meat protein at certain stages in their growth, and the relationship between particular nutrients and the growth and physiology of the fish can be complex. Hence, producing appropriate compound feed involves a lot of research and development.

To quantify how efficiently a species is farmed, the aquaculture industry uses a ratio called Fish in:Fish out (FIFO). The closer the FIFO is to 1, the more fish meat is produced per unit of input; a score of 1 means an extra kilogram of fish used as feed results in an extra kilogram of fish to harvest.

A study published in 2020 shows a FIFO of almost 1 for salmon and trout, thanks to the use of compound feeds which require less fishmeal and fish oil. If only fish were used to feed those species, the FIFO figure would be similar to that of the yellow croaker – over 6, according to an upcoming paper co-authored by Zhang Wenbo, an assistant professor in the College of Fisheries and Life Science at Shanghai Ocean University. His research into conventional yellow croaker aquaculture in China found that the direct use of feed-grade fish is still the best option for the yellow croaker farmers. But Fang Qing told China Dialogue that a lot of feed-grade fish fed to yellow croaker goes uneaten, and ends up sinking to the seabed or rotting, causing pollution and increasing the risk of disease.

More compound feed use would help reduce FIFO numbers in two ways: by cutting use of feed-grade fish, and by increasing conversion ratios – that is, generating more fish growth per unit of feed.

Zhejiang is taking the lead in both those areas. Since 2016, the province has been shutting fishmeal factories during the closed season and restricting the percentage of feed-grade fish in the overall catch. This, combined with the use of compound feed, saw Zhejiang cut the use of feed-grade fish by 835,000 tonnes across 710,000 mu (474 square kilometres) of aquaculture farms during the 13th FYP period (2016-2020). “Previously, feed-grade fish were the primary feed for largemouth bass in Zhejiang. These last two years that’s almost all been replaced with compound feed.” The FIFO ratio for farmed largemouth bass in Zhejiang could come down to 1.5, half the national average for this species, according to 2016 calculations Zhang Wenbo contributed to.

But cutting back on feed-grade fish use in China won’t be easy. Fishers catch a wide range of fish with a wide range of gear. At the local level there is a lack of fisher associations that can impose rules on the sector, making management tricky. Zhejiang’s success can be ascribed to strong local regulations. “There are no successful [international] examples that China can apply,” said Fang Qing. Alongside legislation to bolster oversight of the feed-grade fish catch, he also suggests developing feeds which will be more palatable to fish, and labelling products according to their use of feed-grade fish or compound feed, so consumers can make an informed choice.

Increasing the efficiency of fish inputs

The use of compound feed isn’t the end of the story. At least for now, fishmeal and fish oil are essential ingredients in those feeds. And while the global supply of fishmeal and fish oil has fallen from its peak in 2000 to a fairly stable level, the demand for aquaculture feeds has been increasing. That requires the development of feeds containing less meal and oil.

Plans announced by Norway to boost salmon farming have led to concerns about the supply of fishmeal and fish oil as well as vegetable ingredients. The country has started researching the use of mesopelagic fish (which inhabit the middle depths of the ocean), algae and farmed insects to meet that need and make feed more efficient. A more complete solution would be to develop entirely vegetarian feeds, with no fishmeal at all. However, as things stand that would only be suitable for a few species.

“Fishmeal is the most expensive of the ingredients found in bulk feeds. Reducing the amount in those feeds is the best way to make them cheaper,” Zhang Wenbo points out. A tonne of fishmeal costs around 10,000 yuan (US$1,500), compared to 1,000–4,000 yuan for bran or soybean meal, he added. “Feed conversion ratios are also affected by the type of aquaculture, the make-up of the feed, and genetic selection – the breeding of strains more suited to compound feeds,” he said. This is more difficult in China, with its wide range of farmed species, than in Norway, where salmon dominates. But progress is still being made, and associated targets have been set in the 14th Five Year Plan (2021–25).

Increasing the efficiency of fishmeal and fish oil use in China will also ease global pressures on the supply and help protect juvenile fish. China is the world’s biggest consumer of fishmeal, with the largest part being used in aquaculture, and the second largest being fed to pigs. But the country only produces 400,000–700,000 tonnes of fishmeal a year – not even close to meeting domestic demand. Fishmeal imports have held steady since 2017, at about 1.4 million tonnes, but jumped to 1.82 million tonnes in 2021, with experts ascribing the change to the recovery in pig farming. The extra fishmeal came from the Americas and elsewhere in Asia.

Zhang Wenbo explains that China’s fishmeal and fish oil imports come from forage fish, caught specifically to be turned into fishmeal, and Peru is the main supplier. Relatively little of China’s fishmeal is made from feed-grade fish. “Imports of by-product processed fishmeal from Vietnam and Thailand have been increasing in recent years,” he said.

Minimizing the feed-grade fish catch

Cutting back on the use of feed-grade fish is good for the sustainable development of both wild fishing and aquaculture. It will also help protect already vulnerable ocean ecosystems. In 1959, fishing vessels in China’s Bohai Sea caught 420 kg of fish per net for every hour they worked. By 1993, that had fallen to 30 kg, and only 8 kg between 1998 and 2011. The above-mentioned research into China’s feed-grade fish catch found that a long-term stable total catch has masked trends including falling biomass and changes in end use.

The losses to biodiversity and ecological services cannot be measured in financial terms, and the fishing industry needs more than simply output. Wang Songlin, president and founder of the Qingdao Marine Conservation Society, believes the industry needs to work towards a balance of ecological, economic and social benefits. He told China Dialogue that even if total catch may still be the same by volume, the underlying destruction to the integrity of ecosystems and the environment should not be ignored.

Management of the sector in China has acquired a new ecological focus. Alongside the use of compound feeds, some provinces are providing fishery stewardship subsidies for the protection of rare and endangered species and for keeping down feed-grade fish catch volumes.

Protecting juvenile fish isn’t just a matter for China – it’s crucial for ocean ecosystems around the world. Rashid Sumalia said: “If you look at the economies and the ecology at the higher level, you don’t want to [catch feed-grade fish] because the losses are too high” to be sustainable. Sumalia acknowledges that many people rely on that fishing for their livelihoods but says: “We need to take it down as far as we can.”

Zhang Chun is a senior researcher at China Dialogue. This article appears courtesy of China Dialogue Ocean and may be found in its original form here

The opinions expressed herein are the author's and not necessarily those of The Maritime Executive.

Stricter regulations on additives in salmon farming can have a positive impact on the environment and public health.

Regulations for additives in salmon farming vary by country, impacting the industry.

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Content: BC Salmon Farmers respond to in-person consultations with Minister Murray

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BC Salmon Farmers had the opportunity to meet with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard (DFO) Minister Joyce Murray last week. Throughout the week, the Minister met with various salmon farming companies and other members of the BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) and toured several salmon farming facilities across Vancouver Island.

In addition to the tours, productive meetings were held between salmon farmers, suppliers, and the Minister, where she expressed her interest in co-developing a transition plan with the sector “that will provide a range of metrics and tools to meet environmental objectives and protect wild salmon.”

“Salmon farming is continuously evolving, improving, and innovating, which can come as a surprise to those outside of the farming community. It was a pleasure to meet with the Minister and her team to not only discuss these improvements but showcase them, as she visited several farm sites and a hatchery,” said Ruth Salmon, interim executive director for the BCSFA.

“It was heartening to hear that the Minister is seeking to work with us to support the development of the Transition Framework. In order to successfully drive further innovation and technology adoption, there needs to be flexibility to allow for various pathways. The ecosystems in which we operate, as well as the priorities of the Nations in whose territories we operate are diverse. We need to have a full suite of tools and options available to ensure we are meeting the expectations of the Nations, protecting wild salmon populations, and providing healthy and sustainable meals,” said Salmon.

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While the salmon farming sector is fully committed to working with the Minister to develop this transition plan, it does have concerns about the rushed timeline that Minister Murray has set for this process. The short time frame set for consultations on the farmed salmon production areas in the territories of the Laich-kwil-tach, which has been referred to in the past as the Discovery Islands region, are of particular concern.

“The farms in these areas, are critical to the future of the sector, as well as to those First Nations who view salmon farming as a means to socio-economic stability for their communities. Given the importance of the production areas within the Laich-kwil-tach territories, our sector stresses the importance of those First Nations to be integrated into the larger discussion of the Transition Plan, instead of being addressed as a separate region,” added Salmon.

BC Salmon Farmers stated that they look forward to additional dialogue with the Minister around these important issues, as well as the opportunity to host more farming and processing tours in the future.

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