Salmon farms operated by Mowi, Cermaq, Grieg Seafood ordered to phase out of key BC region

Companies will be allowed to grow out existing biomass, but must vacate farms in the area by mid-2022 after the Canadian government consulted with First Nations groups.

Salmon farmers operating in BC's Discovery Islands were told Thursday they would have to exit the area by mid-2022. — Salmon farmers operating in BC's Discovery Islands were told Thursday they would have to exit the area by mid-2022.Foto: Sea Shepherd

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Published 17 December 2020, 22:27Updated 18 December 2020, 07:23