Salmon farmers in British Columbia, Canada have been celebrating Aquaculture Awareness Week with a host of activities on Vancouver Island.
The annual event is aimed at raising awareness of the industry and also a chance to thank the thousands of hard-working men and women who make the industry a success.
“Our members work every day to contribute to their communities – and yet, there are many things people don’t know about aquaculture,” said Mary Ellen Walling, executive director, BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA). “Our goal during this week each year is to focus on building the understanding and pride in one of the key drivers for rural and coastal communities in BC.”
Campbell River and Port Hardy councils have approved proclamations for Aquaculture Awareness Week September 23-27, 2013, following requests by the BCSFA. The proclamations recognise the important role that aquaculture – particularly salmon farming – plays in both communities and the BCSFA’s goal of better educating the public about their members’ operations and opportunities.
“As the public awareness aspect of Aquaculture Awareness Week has grown and changed over the years, this week has also evolved into a celebration of the contributions of those who work in our industry and the work they do to support the communities they live in,” said Walling.
“Volunteering with search and rescue, raising money for cancer research and supporting the local food bank are just some of the activities our workers are proud to take part in. Aquaculture Awareness Week affords the industry a chance to recognise those employees for that hard work and a chance to say thank-you.”
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The annual event is aimed at raising awareness of the industry and also a chance to thank the thousands of hard-working men and women who make the industry a success.
“Our members work every day to contribute to their communities – and yet, there are many things people don’t know about aquaculture,” said Mary Ellen Walling, executive director, BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA). “Our goal during this week each year is to focus on building the understanding and pride in one of the key drivers for rural and coastal communities in BC.”
Campbell River and Port Hardy councils have approved proclamations for Aquaculture Awareness Week September 23-27, 2013, following requests by the BCSFA. The proclamations recognise the important role that aquaculture – particularly salmon farming – plays in both communities and the BCSFA’s goal of better educating the public about their members’ operations and opportunities.
“As the public awareness aspect of Aquaculture Awareness Week has grown and changed over the years, this week has also evolved into a celebration of the contributions of those who work in our industry and the work they do to support the communities they live in,” said Walling.
“Volunteering with search and rescue, raising money for cancer research and supporting the local food bank are just some of the activities our workers are proud to take part in. Aquaculture Awareness Week affords the industry a chance to recognise those employees for that hard work and a chance to say thank-you.”
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| A salmon farm which holds yearlings for up to two years. Many hold broodstock for even longer in these conditions to help ensure large, sexually mature adults. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
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