Salmon Farming: Inside & Out

Hear from Chef Andrew Gruel as he discusses trends in seafood consumption and the role the restaurant industry plays in public education around farmed salmon. 

In this episode, genetic biology grad James Sibley shares his journey from curious student to TikTok personality, focused on educating followers about seafood farming.

In this episode, veteran salmon farmer and founder of Taste of BC Aquafarms in Nanaimo, B.C., Steve Atkinson, talks about his journey in RAS farming, and shares his insights on the current socio-political issues surrounding net-pen salmon farming in B.C.

Linda Sams has witnessed the evolution of salmon aquaculture on Canada's West Coast, having worked in the industry for 35 years. In this episode, Sams provides a narrative on the history of salmon farming in British Columbia - how it has grown from a community of start-ups into British Columbia's largest agricultural export - and her insights on a sustainable future for salmon aquaculture.

Correction: In the interview, Linda Sams, mentioned "Roger and Linda May" of Royal Pacific Sea Farms. In fact, she was referring to "Tom" and Linda May.

Guest: Tim Kennedy, president and CEO, Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance

Tim Kennedy shares his insights on the state of salmon aquaculture in Canada, the socio-political dynamic impacting the sector and the way forward for the industry.

“We’re five decades in to when salmon farming first became a thing in Canada, and it’s about time to explore the history of it, and see where we are today and where we might be in the future,” as Ian Roberts puts it in the first episode of Salmon Farming: Inside & Out.

Be sure to tune in to listen to Ian Roberts, director of communications at Mowi and Mari-Len De Guzman, aquaculture editor and writer, engaging in diverse conversations and topics about salmon farming in North America.