You are what you eat!

There is no place for open-net pen farmed salmon on a truly sustainable menu — not in restaurants, not in markets, not at home. 

Open-net salmon farms pollute coastal waters on both the west and east coasts of Canada and around the world. Despite industry greenwashing, these operations release viruses, bacteria, and parasites that can infect wild salmon — especially vulnerable juveniles migrating to sea. 

They also rely on massive quantities of wild forage fish like herring, mackerel, sardines, and anchovies for feed — putting additional pressure on ocean ecosystems. 

And farmed salmon are not equivalent to wild. Studies show they can contain more Omega-6 and less Omega-3, less protein, antibiotics, and in some cases higher levels of contaminants such as PCBs. 

This is not sustainable. It’s not healthy. And it’s not acceptable. 

Momentum is building. Chefs and businesses across the country are stepping up and committing to keep open-net pen farmed salmon #OffTheTable. 

Now we need you. Take open-net pen farmed salmon #OffTheTable — NOW. 

• Visit offthetable.ca 
• Encourage your favourite chef or restaurant to join 
• Ask your waiter where the salmon on the menu comes from 
• Tag @livingoceans and @ASFSalmon on social media to help grow the movement 

Together, we can shift the market — and protect wild salmon for good.