Salmon Farming: Inside & Out

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.

Margaret Johnson, New Brunswick's minister for agriculture, aquaculture and fisheries, provides an overview of the aquaculture industry in Atlantic Canada and discusses the opportunities, and challenges, facing the sector.

Fish Farming Expert magazine editor Gareth Moore joins hosts Ian Roberts and Mari-Len De Guzman as they look back on the year's best interviews, offering his perspective on the issues and topics facing the aquaculture industry.

University of California (Santa Barbara) assistant professor and researcher Halley Froehlich provides insights on her investigation on the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems and seafood production. 

University of Stirling professor Dr. Jimmy Turnbull answers the important questions about fish welfare and the challenges that need to be addressed for the future of aquaculture.

Kirstyn Hallberg, environmental specialist at Grieg Seafood, and Robin Muzzerall, freshwater production manager for Kelly Cove Salmon, Cooke Aquaculture, share their insights on what a career in aquaculture looks like and the wide-ranging professional opportunities in the ever-evolving salmon farming sector.

Dr. Gary Marty talks about his long career as one of British Columbia's senior fish pathologists, his passion for communicating the science of fish health, and his quest to separate fact from fiction when it comes to fish diseases.