Submitter: Al Cowan

Community: Nanaimo

Date Submitted: January 11, 2024

Summary:

DFO protects the aquaculture industry at the expense of wild Pacific salmon, which are a vital link in the ecology of the West Coast and must be protected. Fish farms should be put on land and made to adhere to all environmental regulations.

Submission:

DFO did not protect the east coast cod. DFO protects the aquaculture industry at the expense of pacific wild salmon. Wild salmon are a key vital link in the west coast ecology and must be protected from open net fish farms. Put the fish farms on land and make them as accountable to all the environmental regulations as other industries.