Mowi: Canada's transition to fully land-based salmon farming not feasible, not affordable

A CAD 1.8 billion CAD (€1.3 billion/$1.3 billion) investment is required to finance 90,000 metric tons of RAS production to fill the gap in losses of netpen production.

Mowi's own Dalrymple RAS hatchery was closed following the decision to cancel salmon farming licenses in Discovery Islands. — Mowi's own Dalrymple RAS hatchery was closed following the decision to cancel salmon farming licenses in Discovery Islands.Photo: Marine Harvest

Rachel Sapin

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Mowi Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)Diane Lebouthillier BC Salmon Farmers Association First Nations

Published 4 June 2024, 21:37Updated 5 June 2024, 15:56