Fisheries and Aquaculture News Releases

Here you will find recent news releases relating to the commercial fisheries and aquaculture industries of British Columbia.

Recent News Releases

1. Government Releases Aquaculture Decisions
   • Wilson Creek March 2008
   • Muchalat Inlet North March 2008
   • Warne Island March 2008
   • Bowser March 2008

2. Aquaculture Reports Show High Level of Compliance January 2008

3. Province Issues Decisions on Three Aquaculture Licences
• Middle Point Decision August 2007
• Gore Island Decision August 2007
• Open Bay Decision August 2007

4. Aquaculture Licences Approved August 2007
• Sheep Passage Decision August 2007
• Lime Point Decision August 2007
• Syrjala McBride Bay Decision August 2007
• Poseidon Langley Decision August 2007

5. Tenure Fee Reduction to Boost Shellfish Opportunities June 2007

6. Aquaculture Site Approved at Concepcion Point May 2007

• Concepcion Point Decision May 2007

7. Strong Fish Health Strategy Working, Audit Shows December 2006

8. Shellfish Equipment Tagging Program for Baynes Sound November 2006

9. Grants for Shellfish Research, Training Announced August 2006

10. Aquaculture Industry in High Compliance August 2006

11. Aquaculture Site Approved at Bennett Point April 2006

    • Bennett Point Decision March 2006

Other Recent News Items

• Ministerial Memorandum #2 - Extension of Suspension of Delegation of Authority [pdf]

• Ministerial Memorandum #1 - Suspension of Delegation of Authority [pdf]

Historical News Releases

1. B.C. Sets 2005 Sea Lice Action Plan For Fish Farms January 2005

2. Commissioner Announces Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Fish Farming October 2004

3. Fish Farms Score High in Compliance Report September 2004

4. Canada and British Columbia Join Forces to Implement Canada's Oceans Strategy September 2004

5. Government of Canada Assures Public That Farmed and Wild Salmon Are Safe to Consume September 2004

6. Sea Lice Low on Broughton Fish Farms, Monitoring Shows - May 2004