Aquaculture

Heavy rainfall, warm waters fueling algal blooms in BC salmon farms

Algal blooms are always a threat to BC, industry experts confirmed, but unique weather conditions are increasing risks this year.

Creative salmon's operations in Tofino, British Columbia experienced a harmful algal bloom in September, with no fish loss, the company said.
Creative salmon's operations in Tofino, British Columbia experienced a harmful algal bloom in September, with no fish loss, the company said.
Published 19 November 2019, 05:26Updated 19 November 2019, 05:26
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