Farmed salmon has long been a problem; the increase in sea lice caused by this practice is one of the main reasons salmon stocks are collapsing. But there are solutions. A land-based coho salmon operation in B.C. is an example of how we can create sustainable farming practices and change our relationship to the natural world. This system uses the waste from salmon to grow crayfish, wasabi, and other vegetables, making it a much more efficient system from a food production perspective. This system is being tested on both Canadian coasts by the universities of Victoria and New Brunswick, and is featured here.

However, until such practices become the norm, check out Canada's Seafood Guide by SeaChoice to make sustainable seafood choices.