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Aquaculture Reports
http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html,target=newwindow (Acrobat Reader) required to view reports. Super-un-Natural: Atlantic salmon in BC waters 
Dr. John Volpe, who is leading the research on the effects of farm Atlantic salmon in Pacific waters, explains the risks of introducing non-native species and examines the myths and realities of this alien species since it was introduced to BC in 1984.(2001) Download Report Net Loss: The Salmon Netcage Industry in B.C. 
Net Loss is a scientific examination of how the use of open netcages by the salmon aquaculture industry in British Columbia affects the nearshore marine environment, wild salmon stocks and coastal residents. The report concludes that adoption of closed containment systems is the only way to ensure that the industry captures the environmental costs of salmon aquaculture operations. (1996) http://www.davidsuzuki.org/Publications/Order_Publications/default.asp (Order Report) $20 CDN Salmon Aquaculture: A brochure for chefs and food industry professionals As part of our public education campaign about the risks of netcage salmon farming, this brochure informs chefs and professionals who work in the food industry why wild salmon is a superior choice than farmed salmon. While targeted at food professionals, the brochure contains valuable information for anyone interested in learning more about the negative environmental and health effects of salmon farming in Canada. Issues covered include: disease, escapes, and habitat and species destruction. The brochure contains information so that you can take action by contacting Canada's Fisheries Minister. Download Report
Dr. John Volpe, who is leading the research on the effects of farm Atlantic salmon in Pacific waters, explains the risks of introducing non-native species and examines the myths and realities of this alien species since it was introduced to BC in 1984.(2001) Download Report Net Loss: The Salmon Netcage Industry in B.C. Net Loss is a scientific examination of how the use of open netcages by the salmon aquaculture industry in British Columbia affects the nearshore marine environment, wild salmon stocks and coastal residents. The report concludes that adoption of closed containment systems is the only way to ensure that the industry captures the environmental costs of salmon aquaculture operations. (1996) http://www.davidsuzuki.org/Publications/Order_Publications/default.asp (Order Report) $20 CDN Salmon Aquaculture: A brochure for chefs and food industry professionals As part of our public education campaign about the risks of netcage salmon farming, this brochure informs chefs and professionals who work in the food industry why wild salmon is a superior choice than farmed salmon. While targeted at food professionals, the brochure contains valuable information for anyone interested in learning more about the negative environmental and health effects of salmon farming in Canada. Issues covered include: disease, escapes, and habitat and species destruction. The brochure contains information so that you can take action by contacting Canada's Fisheries Minister. Download Report