Net-Pen Salmon Farming Industry in the Pacific Northwest

摘要

This document is the result of the efforts of the Resource Enhancement andUtilization Technologies Division (REUT) of the NWFSC. The document fulfils a set of three objectives: First, from the perspective of the US and local stakeholders it annotates the best scientific information regarding local issues arising from or affecting development of net-pen salmon farming in the Pacific Northwest. Second, together with other literature reviews, it completes an information base for all stakeholders to make a qualified and quantified analysis and assessment of any risks associated with salmon farming in the area. Third, together with these risk assessment studies, it will assist salmon farmers to develop an appropriate code of practice (COP) for their industries, and in particular the salmon farm and hatchery managers in the Pacific Northwest, to develop a set of best management practices (BMPs) for their specific activity.