Salmon Farming: Inside & Out Aquaculture North America

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.

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.