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10 Years Strong!

Dan August 24, 2023

Clayoquot Action was founded 10 years ago! It’s been a whirlwind decade of research, education and advocacy. Thanks to everyone who made it all happen!

Semi-closed fish farm fails—again!

Dan July 4, 2023

Cermaq’s second trial of their semi-closed containment system was a failure. Their SCCS will not protect wild salmon.

“What we heard report”

Dan June 6, 2023

As part of the planning to transition fish farms out of BC waters by 2025, DFO conducted a survey. Hidden in Annex B: 78% of respondents want fish farms out of the ocean!

22 groups call for end to fish farm expansions

Dan April 26, 2023

22 groups signed a joint letter to Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray asking her to stop Clayoquot fish farm expansions, and to remove all fish farms from BC waters by 2025

Open letter to Fisheries Minister

Dan April 13, 2023

Why is the Department of Fisheries is approving fish farm expansions in the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve while the Minister is developing a plan to remove fish farms from BC waters by 2025?

When wild salmon win—we all win!

Dan March 13, 2023

Salmon farms are coming of the ocean in record numbers—in the Broughton Archipelago, Discovery Islands, shishalh nation and Washington State!

Fish farm crime and… reward?

Dan March 1, 2023

Why was Cermaq Canada rewarded for breaking sea lice regulations at their Bawden Point salmon farm near Tofino?

Sea lions are baaaaack…

Dan December 14, 2022

On a recent Clayoquot Salmon Investigation (CSI) mission, the sharp eyes of skipper Skookum John noticed something trapped

DFO wants your input

Dan October 6, 2022

This is a critical year for wild salmon, as Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray maps out how to fulfill

Salmon Farming

Semi-closed fish farm fails—again!

July 4, 2023

Cermaq’s second trial of their semi-closed containment system was a failure. Their SCCS will not protect wild salmon.

“What we heard report”

June 6, 2023

As part of the planning to transition fish farms out of BC waters by 2025, DFO conducted a survey. Hidden in Annex B: 78% of respondents want fish farms out of the ocean!

22 groups call for end to fish farm expansions

April 26, 2023

22 groups signed a joint letter to Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray asking her to stop Clayoquot fish farm expansions, and to remove all fish farms from BC waters by 2025