Regional Interactive Map
Learn about the regions in which BC salmon farmers operate, and the industry's economic and social contributions.
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Economy, Product
Every day millions of people around the world enjoy healthy, nutritious, and delicious meals thanks to BC salmon farmers. Three-quarters of the salmon harvested in this province each year is farm raised.
Learn More87,000
tonnes
3x MORE since 1995
Economy, Environment
The certifications achieved by BC salmon farmers demonstrate a commitment to transparency, sustainability, environmental protection, and product quality.
Learn More51
ASC-certified sites
42 MORE since 2015
Product, Social
120,000 lbs
in 2020
The equivalent of 500,000 meals
Economy, Social
$772.5M
(2018)
UP 94% from 2014
Economy, Product, Social
106M tonnes
in 2015
UP nearly 10X since 1985
Environment
~1,000
in 2020
DOWN -82% from previous 10-year average
Environment, Fish Health
90%
of monthly averages below trigger threshold
BC salmon farmers minimize on-farm sea lice numbers through sophisticated monitoring & mitigation programs
Environment, Product
0.6 kgs
Farm-raised salmon has the lowest carbon-footprint of all animal proteins
Environment, Product
1.2 - 1.5 kgs
Farm-raised salmon has the best feed-conversion ratio of all animal proteins
Environment, Fish Health, Product
-89%
from 1997 to 2017
Salmon farmers are striving towards the goal of eventually eliminating the use of antibiotics.