The Issue
Pesticides + Waste + Non-Organic Feed = Organic?
Net-pen farmed salmon violates the very principles of what an organics label should mean.
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Solutions
Closing the loop on farmed salmon.
Land-based closed system salmon farming is more compatible to 'organic' standards for a number of reasons.
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Comparisons
How does the 'organic' standard stack up?
The new Canadian Organic Aquaculture Standard lowers the bar when compared to other existing standards.
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Take Action
You can make a difference!
Join us in demanding Canadian organic aquaculture standards that are in line with basic organic principles, and check out our tips on buying ocean friendly seafood.
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The Issue
Learn more about the issue of labeling salmon as "organic".
Solutions
How can we raise a better farmed fish?
Comparisons
How do the new standards stack up against others?
Take Action
Find out how you can get involved.
The Canadian "organic" label for farmed salmon fails to meet fundamental organic principles. See
media release.
Copyright 2012 Coastal Alliance for Aquaculture Reform, Conservation Council of New Brunswick and Ecology Action Centre. Organic Salmon Formula Graphic Courtesy of
This Magazine.