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South Coast Communities “Draw the Line” Against Salmon Farm Expansion
BURGEO, NL – 30 boats and more than 100 people took part in the “Draw the Line” boat rally on Sunday, August 10th, to oppose salmon farm expansion in Newfoundland…
Read MoreASF names new President
Nathan Wilbur assumes leadership of the Atlantic Salmon Federation on July 11 ST. ANDREWS, NB – After an executive search that attracted candidates from across North America, ASF’s Canadian and…
Read MoreInvestigation reveals extent and persistence of salmon farm plastic pollution in Newfoundland
Satellite analysis finds six sites with concentrations of degraded equipment & recent photographs show large quantities of PVC, Styrofoam, rope still present in some places despite clean-up order OTTAWA, ON…
Read MoreReport Summary: Satellite-based monitoring and ground-truthing of salmon aquaculture activity in Newfoundland & Labrador
Key Findings Six locations on or near existing fish farm leases in Newfoundland and Labrador show evidence of persistent accumulations of damaged and obsolete equipment between 2011 and 2025, as…
Read MoreWild Atlantic Salmon in Crisis: Urgent Action Needed
Wild Atlantic salmon are in serious trouble. Across the northern hemisphere, their numbers are falling fast. The North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO) is the only intergovernmental body with the…
Read MoreNew film captures plastic pollution by salmon farms, contest for N.L. coastline
Rock | Plastic | Salmon film tours Newfoundland and Labrador this month A new film from producers Josh and Emily Murphy is bringing the story of salmon farming in Newfoundland…
Read MoreWild Night
There is always something special about ASF’s Montreal Dinner. At 6 pm, four candidates took the stage at Radio Canada offices in downtown Montréal for the first of two debates…
Read MoreDFO Announces National Strategy for Wild Atlantic Salmon
Today, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) launched Restore, Maintain, Thrive: Canada’s national strategy to ensure the future of Wild Atlantic salmon. This long-awaited announcement marks a significant milestone…
Read MoreAnnouncement– ASF leadership
ASF will be launching a new search for President and CEO following news that Louie Porta will step down on March 27th to join the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.…
Read MoreBass Blockade Bypass: The Trap & Truck Solution
In the spring of 2024, the Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) partnered with the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC), the Miramichi Salmon Association (MSA) and the Canadian Rivers Institute (CRI),…
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