ASF is spearheading the only research on the interactions between wild and farmed salmon in the NAC region. Because of our research, carried out in collaboration with the New Brunswick and federal governments, the Magaguadavic has been designated the North American index river on interactions between wild and farmed salmon. The Magaguadavic research confirms that farmed salmon are breeding with wild salmon and diluting the gene pool. Genetic diversity of salmon is specific to rivers and tributaries and has evolved over the milennia. This genetic fine tuning determines the success of wild salmon survival.
Genetic damage is irreversible.
DFO must consider the environmental impacts and the loss of the economic, cultural and social benefits of declining wild salmon populations. The recreational angling industry, when well managed, imposes minimal environmental impacts.