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Monday, November 1, 2010

Fishing For The Future

Representatives from the fishermen associations, aquaculture, and environmentalists are trying to find a better way to co-exist.


The city is playing host to the Salmon Aquaculture Dialogues, a discussion forum that develops standards for sustainable aquaculture.

David Suzuki Foundation spokesperson Jay Ritchlin tells CHSJ News resolving the conflict between salmon farms and fishermen won't be easy but there are many possible avenues.

Disease and pesticides from salmon farms can wreak havoc on wild fish populations.