Ontario-farmed rainbow recommended as a sustainable seafood choice, Canada

The popular Vancouver-based conservation program, Ocean Wise endorses all rainbow and steelhead trout grown in floating net-pens and flow-through systems in Ontario based on their low environmental impact.

Before making this recommendation specific to Ontario producers, Ocean Wise reviewed data pertaining to water quality, habitat impacts, antimicrobial usage, interactions with wild fish, feed ingredients, and escape risk. The review included consultations with third-party scientists with expertise in ecology, fisheries science and aquaculture.
 

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'Ocean Wise's recommendation is just additional proof that Ontario-raised rainbow trout is one of the most eco-friendly proteins available today,' said Susan Cole, owner of Cole-Munro Trout Farms and president of the Ontario Aquaculture Association. 'We are delighted that our sector is being recognised by this renowned non-profit focused on environmental conservation.'

With its roots at the Vancouver Aquarium, Ocean Wise has grown to become a global conservation organisation focused on protecting the world's oceans. Through research and education, they tackle overfishing, climate change, pollution, urban development, and other challenges facing aquatic environments.
Read the full article on the International Aquafeed website, HERE.


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