Salmon Farming: Inside & Out

Jennifer Woodland serves as chair at B.C. Salmon Farmers' Association. She shares an unedited update of what the B.C. salmon aquaculture looks like as it continues to navigate the uncertainties of the Canadian government's transition plan to ban ocean net pens. 

Christian Kramer, the CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council, provides an overview of the organization, which is funded by a levy on Norwegian seafood exports and works to promote the country's seafood globally. He talks about the importance of salmon farming to Norway's economy and coastal communities, as well as the industry's efforts to address public perception and sustainability challenges.

Craig Medred is an award-winning Alaskan journalist who shares his insights in how conversations around salmon ranching and farming have evolved in Alaska over the years. 

Adolfo Alvial is the executive director of Club Innovación Acuicola - Chile. He has a long career in the private, public, and academic sectors of the salmon farming industry in Chile. He provides a short history of how the sector grew and offers insight into what British Columbia can learn from Chile's experience. 

Dr. Debbie Plouffe, vice president of business development at the Centre for Aquaculture Technologies, discussed the potential of genome editing in aquaculture, including improved disease management and productivity. 

Tavish Scott is the chief executive officer of Salmon Scotland. He shares an update with our host, Ian Roberts, on educating politicians and the public on the importance of supporting salmon aquaculture as Britain's top food export. 

Dallas Smith is a spokesperson for the First Nations for Finfish Stewardship (FNFFS) and a member of the Tlowitsis First Nations in Campbell River, B.C. He talks with our host, Ian Roberts, about how the First Nations communities are coming together to defend the renewal of salmon farming licenses in British Columbia, Canada.

Sebastian Belle and Jim Parsons from the National Aquaculture Association talk to host Ian Roberts about how they are working to tell the story and the growth potential of offshore fish farming in the United States of America.

Dr. Stefanie Colombo is an associate professor at Dalhousie University and Canada Research Chair in Nova Scotia, Canada. She shares what science says about the nutritional value of farmed salmon and debunks common myths behind farmed seafood.

The Tasmanian salmon industry, thriving for 30 years, plays a pivotal role in the state's economy, generating US$1.3 billion. Luke Martin, CEO of Salmon Tasmania, shares lessons learned as the industry aces scrutiny due to its economic importance. Luke also shares that Tasmania has a tight-knit community and a new generation of emotionally invested professionals contribute to its resilience and future potential.