MHC Newsletter February 2015

Wharfside
February 2015
Marine Harvest achieves first ASC
certified salmon farm in North America!
In this issue
Marine Harvest achieves first ASC
certified salmon farm in North America!. . . 1
Sonora salmon farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Jacob Koomen is ready to hang up
the wrench, but not the bike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Marine Harvest is proud
to support the Campbell River
Fish & Wildlife Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
iWon’t Text & Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Can we help?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Recipe: Ginger-baked Salmon Fillet . . . . . . . . 5
Dear Marine Harvest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Save the Date!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adam Clarkson: Superman fund. . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Did you Know?
The Greenland shark
can live up to 200 years and
is known to eat polar bears.
On January 20, 2015, Marine Harvest
Canada’s Marsh Bay farm became the first
salmon farm in North America to attain
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)
certification. The company expects its first
ASC salmon to enter the North American
market in February.
Meeting ASC salmon requirements is
particularly challenging given its demanding
expectations and has required fundamental
changes to Marine Harvest’s Canadian
operations. The standard emphasizes
environmental and conservation principles
that protect natural habitats, biodiversity
and wild fish populations through rigorous
criteria for environmental monitoring,
responsible disease management, and feed
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Trivia time!
Which famous musician pioneered
salmon farming in Scotland?
Answer on Page 4
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Check-out our new website at www.MarineHarvest.ca
Staff at Sonora salmon farm were happy to share information about Marine Harvest’s latest technological advances with salmon
farmers from the United States. From left: Innes Weir and Will Rogers (Icicle Seafoods) met with Marine Harvest’s Andre
Marthinsen, Alex Brooks, and Randy Cochlan to learn about the latest containment technology used at Marine Harvest Canada.
Marine Harvest achieves first ASC certified salmon farm in North America!
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ingredient choice. Demonstrating socially
responsible practices that support workers
and communities is another significant focus
of the standard.
environmental and social principles. We
are happy to celebrate this milestone which
has been anticipated by the public and our
customers.”
Given the company’s commitment to
achieve certification of all farms by 2020,
Marine Harvest Canada’s Public Affairs
Director, Clare Backman, states he is
proud of this first step which “validates
our commitment to align our operations
with the toughest standards and highest
Marsh Bay joins fewer than 30 salmon farms
worldwide that have succeeded in achieving
the certification since the standard’s release
in June 2012.
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Marine Harvest Canada is British
Columbia’s leading aquaculture company
and supplier of Sterling brand salmon.
MarineHarvest.ca
The ASC Salmon Standard was developed
as part of the World Wildlife Fund’s
aquaculture dialogues. More information
about the standard and certified farms can
be found at www.asc-aqua.org.
Check-out our new website at
www.MarineHarvest.ca
Jacob Koomen is ready to hang up the wrench, but not the bike
retirement on the west coast but soon
realized he was unable to sit still for long.
When Jacob Koomen applied for work with
Marine Harvest Canada nine years ago, it
was all about colour. Marine Harvest’s job
advertisement in 2006 for Maintenance
Manager included its tangerine coloured
logo, and that was far too luring for a
Dutchman. Nine years have now passed and
Jacob is set to retire from what he describes
as “the best job I’ve ever had.”
The licensed millwright began working
for MHC on February 26th, 2006. He
had moved from Fruitvale, B.C., to enjoy
Jacob is well known to readers of
Wharfside, as he and his wife Jannie have
volunteered their time to raise funds for
the Canadian Cancer Society. Their love of
cycling, combined with having lost close
family members to cancer has inspired
them to cycle thousands of kilometres and
raise over $30,000 for cancer research. It
is something that Jacob and Jannie will
continue to pursue in retirement- the two
are already training for the 400 kilometre
“Ride 2 Survive” race from Kelowna to
Vancouver in June.
Over the years, Jacob’s daily routine
included storing his bicycle at the Campbell
River office before jumping in the company
crew truck heading north to the work place.
“I’m going to continue to ride my bike
from Willow Point to the parking lot on
the odd occasion,” Jacob says. “I’d like to
have a coffee with my friends who are still
working.”
“I’ll ride my bike anywhere to raise money
for cancer research,” said Jacob.
While Jacob doesn’t have a “bucket
list”, there is one thing he would love to
accomplish in the next year. “One goal is
to ride across Canada, from west to east.”
Jacob’s inspiration comes from an 80 year
old German who made the trek across the
country last year.
Marine Harvest is proud
to support the Campbell
River Fish & Wildlife
Association’s installation
of a family fishing wharf
on Echo Lake.
MarineHarvest.ca
Jacob officially retires February 27th – just
three days after his 67th birthday. He is
spending his last few week training his “very
capable” replacement, Bruce Mosey.
Welcome to the
Marine Harvest
family:
Todd Gordon
Tyler Flannigan
Tyrone Roper Douglas Jordan
Mark Sumner
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By Kristian Fletcher, BrainSafe Master Facilitator
“Yup. Be there in 10”...
Seems simple enough doesn’t it. You’ve
just left the driveway and your friend texts
to ask if you’re on your way.
By the time you have located your
phone, unlocked it, opened up your text
messages, read their message and replied
it has taken about 33.6 seconds!
To show the dangers of this task the CAA
(Canadian Automobile Association) has
built an online “Distraction Simulator”.
What I learned is quite disturbing, so
I wanted to share an example with you
now.
Let’s select highway driving in winter, and
because there is snow on the road, let’s set
our speed to a moderate 80km/hr. We’ll
choose texting for the distraction to keep
with our theme (although “grooming” is
another interesting choice!).
During this simulation we have travelled
747 metres: the equivalent of seven city
blocks! During those 747 metres, there
have been eleven oncoming vehicles.
The distance travelled from the point you
were distracted to perception to reaction
and bringing your vehicle to a complete
stop is 880 metres. That’s almost a
Can we help?
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kilometre – all driven without looking at
the road.
To create your own simulations go to
http://distracteddriving.caa.ca/. I
encourage trying more than one to
understand the consequences when
you’re distracted from driving. You can
also select “Education” on this page for
facts about distracted driving.
It’s clear: don’t text while driving. And
it’s not because there’s a threat of a $167
fine and 3 demerits on your license. It’s
because we are trying to get from point
A to point B safely. Make sure you are
paying 100% attention to the task at hand
in case one of those eleven oncoming
vehicles decides to let their friend know
they are late for dinner.
Last summer, Marine Harvest Canada’s salmon barbeque cooked up
$31,000 of support for local charities from the Comox Valley to Port Hardy.
Marine Harvest Canada is now booking fundraising events for the 2015
summer barbeque season. If your charity or society is interested, please
see our guidelines and application at www.MarineHarvest.ca.
MarineHarvest.ca
Answer: Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull)
iWon’t Text & Drive
Ingredients
Ginger-baked Salmon Fillet
with Baby Bok Choy and
Try this delicious and healthy salmon recipe from Chef Christine Cushing (credit: Marilyn Denis Show)
4 pieces of salmon fillet,
1” thick (4 oz. each)
the olive oil and flip over, making sure olive oil
is well distributed. Sprinkle with fennel seeds
and season with salt and freshly cracked black
pepper. Sprinkle half the grated ginger on top.
3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1 Tbsp cracked fennel seeds
3
2 Tbsp freshly grated ginger,
divided Sea salt and freshly cracked
black pepper to taste
12 pieces baby bok choy,
thoroughly washed and cut in
half lengthwise
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
thinly
1-2 Tbsp tamari soy sauce
**See Chef Christine Cushing and TV host Marilyn Denis cook
this recipe at http://www.marilyn.ca/Cooking/segment/Daily/
January2015/1_12_2015/GingerSalmon
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Preheat oven to 375° F.
2
2 green onions, thinly sliced
4
In a large baking dish, arrange salmon fillet
pieces in a single layer to one side, leaving
some space between them. Drizzle with half
In a medium bowl, toss the vegetables with soy
sauce, remaining olive oil, remaining ginger
and green onions until well coated. Transfer to
baking dish beside salmon fillets.
Bake at 375° F for about 15-17 minutes or until
salmon is cooked, but still pink in the centre and
vegetables are just tender, but still crunchy.
Serve immediately.
Makes 4 Servings
Dear Marine Harvest,
From left: Donna, Denise, and Margaret
Denise, Margaret, and Donna of the
Alert Bay House of Prayer Church
would like to thank Marine Harvest for
their continued support and generous
donations. Dean Nelson, Alert Bay
resident and Marine Harvest technician
was helpful in securing and delivering
the latest donation to the church that
MarineHarvest.ca
included cleaning supplies, a new coffee
maker, supply of coffee, turkeys, and
other foods and supplies. The three ladies
would also like to extend many thanks to
Marine Harvest’s Kelly Osborne, Mike
Dobbs, and Kevin Holliston for their
continued support over the years.
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Dear Gerry Burry,
Save the Date!
Events in February and March that
Marine Harvest is supporting and staff
are attending:
February 7th, Campbell River – Pacific
Salmon Foundation dinner & auction
Ken Niesen (right) was all smiles when Gerry handed over a
$1000 cheque to the Knights of Columbus Hamper Fund.
Gina Gardin and Renee Hamel were busy at the Knights of
Columbus hamper depot boxing food for delivery.
On behalf of the Knights of
You all need to know that your individual
Columbus, I wish to thank all of the
effort is very much appreciated.
Marine Harvest people who helped build
and deliver 1057 hampers for the needy this
past Christmas. Your team was everywhere
something needed doing.
February 5th to 21st, Campbell River
– River City Players’ theatre production,
Nana’s Naughty Knickers
February 21st, Campbell River – Fish &
Wildlife Association banquet & dance
February 28th, Port Hardy – Ducks
Unlimited Canada fundraising event
Again, I sincerely thank everyone for
their help.
March 14th, Campbell River –
Campbell River Salmon Foundation
dinner & auction
All the best in 2015.
Ken Niesen, Knights of Columbus
Adam Clarkson:
Superman fund
Alison and Adam at Rogers Arena, Vancouver
Adam’s seat was drawn during the hockey game: he won a
Dan Hamhuis jersey and got to meet Dan after the game
Adam Clarkson was recently diagnosed
with stage three Non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
He has a long and expensive battle ahead
of him, so the community is rallying
its support. During a local fundraising
event for his family, Marine Harvest and
Kidz Connection Child Care Centre
partnered to donate a Canucks hockey
game and accommodation in Vancouver.
Adam and his wife Alison were thrilled
to have enjoyed a night of fun in the big
city. Donations to the “Adam Clarkson
Superman Fund” can be made at Go Fund
Me website.
Check-out our new website at
www.MarineHarvest.ca
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