Leonardo DiCaprio criticizes Ottawa over B.C. salmon farms
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Salmon farms have long been a point of contention between environmentalists and fish farmers in British Columbia, but a much bigger net is now being cast on the topic.
Salmon farms have long been a point of contention between environmentalists and fish farmers in British Columbia, but a much bigger net is now being cast on the topic.
An Instagram post made by Oscar-winning actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio is calling out the Canadian government.
His social media post claimed Ottawa is "considering extending the licences for open-net pen salmon farms in British Columbia by up to six years."
His spotlight on Canada’s fishing practices is being praised by one local First Nations group.
"We need as many Canadians to understand what’s at stake right now and if someone like Leonardo DiCaprio can assist us in that. It’s very, very welcomed of course," said Bob "Galagame" Chamberlin, the chair of First Nation Wild Salmon Alliance.
His organization gained thousands of new followers online following DiCaprio’s post.
Open net-pen salmon farms have been accused of propagating diseases such as sea lice that can affect wild salmon populations.
