ABOUT US
Protecting BC's Wild Salmon & Coastal Ecosystems
NetEffect Research Group champions science-based solutions to protect wild salmon from open-net pen fish farming impacts.
Who We Are
NetEffect Research Group is a British Columbia-based organization dedicated to safeguarding wild salmon populations and coastal ecosystems from the environmental impacts of open-net pen fish farming.
Our team of marine biologists, environmental scientists, and community advocates works at the intersection of research, policy, and action. We believe that protecting our oceans requires both sound science and community engagement.
Since our founding, we've partnered with Indigenous communities, local fishers, and environmental organizations to document the effects of fish farming operations on wild salmon populations and push for meaningful regulatory change.
Our researchers in the field collecting water quality data near salmon migration routes
Our Mission & Impact
Science-Based Advocacy
We conduct peer-reviewed research on sea lice infestations, disease transmission, and water quality degradation caused by open-net pen operations. Our findings have informed provincial policy discussions and international aquaculture standards.
Sustainable Alternatives
We promote closed-containment and land-based aquaculture systems that eliminate waste discharge into marine environments. Our demonstration projects show these methods can be both environmentally responsible and economically viable.
Community Partnerships
We collaborate with coastal communities, First Nations, and commercial fishers whose livelihoods depend on healthy wild salmon populations. Together, we're building a movement to protect British Columbia's marine heritage for future generations.
Join us in ensuring BC's coastal waters remain a thriving home for wild salmon and the communities that depend on them.