Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Documentary To Discuss Salmon Aquaculture

A special documentary into the issue of open net salmon aquaculture will make its premiere Wednesday night across the province. Salmon Wars will be played on the South Shore at the Jordan Bay Hall and the Port Mouton Recreation Centre. The movie, written and hosted by Silver Donald Cameron, takes the viewer from one end of Nova Scotia to the other to discuss salmon aquaculture. Cameron speaks to lobster fishermen, conservationists, anglers about the issue. The movie will begin at 7pm. People can also watch the documentary online at http://www.salmonwars.com/ . After the screenings, a distinguished panel will discuss the issues and answer audience questions. People in remote locations may submit their questions via email and twitter. Panel members include:

  • Ricky Hallett, Jordan Bay lobsterman 
  • Judith Cabrita, longtime executive director, Tourism Association of Nova Scotia 
  • Jeff Carr, science head, Atlantic Salmon Federation 
  • Mark Parent, former Nova Scotia environment minister