and federal governments to force the salmon farming industry to switch to land-based operations in the province by 2025. The group released a video on Thursday which highlights the rare glass sponge reefs discovered in B.C. waters, then claims to show the seabed beneath a Cermaq salmon farm in coastal B.C., with lifeless reefs covered in residue. Kiemele's statement didn't address the transition to land-based operations, but argued for the need to continue producing farmed salmon. Agriculture Minister Lana Popham was asked about ending open-net salmon farms during question period in the legislature on Thursday.

Source: CBC News April 27, 2018 15:56 UTC