Why is farmed salmon availablemore often from fish retailers than wild salmon?
B.C.’s moderate climate and clean ocean allow year-round production on B.C. farms and a steady, predictable supply of fish to retailers. Other advantages of farmed fish include its consistent size and weight and the freshness afforded by the farms’ proximity to processing facilities. Wild fish are available fresh during only a few months of the year and vary in abundance. Nevertheless, some important niche markets exist specifically for wild seafood products.
