The controversial open-net salmon farms in the Discovery Islands near Campbell River, B.C., will be phased out over the next 18 months. Bob Chamberlin, chair of the First Nations Wild Salmon Alliance, said his group was also pleased with the decision. First Nations and their supporters called for the removal of the Discovery Islands salmon farms, asking they be moved to land-based closed-containment systems. The majority of the 19 Discovery Islands salmon farms are owned by three companies: Mowi Canada West, Cermaq Canada Ltd. and Grieg Seafoods Ltd. Fraser River salmon returns are at a historic low this year with only 270,000 expected.

Source: CBC News December 17, 2020 21:30 UTC