The mechanism by which it affects sea lice is not clearly understood — how then can anyone guarantee it won't harm other organisms living in the environment?

The pests are eating the lox you wanted for lunch.

Residents and tourists better watch out.

The David Suzuki Foundation and others have run ads over the past decade decrying British Columbia's open net-cage salmon farm industry. With significant expansion planned for the West Coast, the question remains: Has B.C.'s salmon farm industry improved?