Location History Sustainable Farming

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1 Naturally Raised Premium Quality Chinook (King) Salmon About Creative Salmon Location History Sustainable Farming

2 We are located in SE Clayoquot Sound, Tofino, British Columbia

3 History Established in 1990 Canadian owned and operated One of the smallest salmon farming companies in the world We are now fully integrated from broodstock, smolts, salt water grow-out, harvesting, to processing. Focus on Quality not Quantity

4 6 Site Locations (typically operating only 4 at any time) Our sites are all located within the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations in Clayoquot Sound, BC Clayoquot Sound was designated a UNESCO Biopshere reserve in May 2000 Biosphere Reserves are global l laboratories for sustainable development

5 Sustainable Farming Generating economic benefits while operating with respect for: our employees our community our environment our fish our suppliers our customers

6 Organic Certification Creative Salmon is not certified organic at this time. Creative is one of the founding members of the Pacific Organic Seafood Association (POSA) POSA standards are homegrown standards specific to the west coast but are based on existing aquaculture standards from around the world. POSA standards are not accredited or recognized by an organic body at this time but serve currently as our approach to natural farming. The current focus of Creative Salmon and several POSA members is participating on the working group helping to develop Canadian Organic Aquaculture standards.

7 Food dproduction Our objective is the production of wholesome food products, providing a significant contribution to a healthy diet Creative Salmon Market Fish No antibiotic treatments since Oct 2001 No sea lice treatments. Diet of fish meal, fish oil and organically certified wheat Natural Pigment (Phaffia from Yeast) High levels of Omega 3 / 6 s

8 Animal Health and Welfare Creative salmon is only a small company but we employee a team of 3 biologists. We have managed to grow fish without a treatment of antibiotics since 2001.

9 Animal Health and Welfare Fish Health Quality Smolts Quality Feed Fish Husbandry Health monitoring Minimal i handling Low densities

10 Animal Health and Welfare Objective is the promotion of the health and welfare of the fish. Minimizing stress Reducing the incidence of disease Meeting the needs of the fish proper p diet,,proper p feeding techniques proper siting, proper handling (or lack of handling) good husbandry, and fish health monitoring proper humane harvesting low densities

11 Animal Health and Welfare Antibiotic Treatments by Creative Salmon in Market Fish

12 Animal Health and Welfare Harvesting Humane stunning techniques. Percussion Stunning Electric Stunning system trials throughout h t 2009.

13 Harvesting Percussion Stunning

14 Harvesting Electric Stunning

15 Animal Health and Welfare Broodstock Require extra handling More stress Antibiotic use Logistics Separate sites Physical separation Overlap of broodyears

16 Environmental Objectives Consideration for the Environment Minimal impact Healthy water conditions Sustainable foodstuff Minimizing disease Preventing escapes

17 Environment Monitoring program to measure impacts First program of its type on the west coast preceded government regulations Nets are not treated with Antifoulants Site Fallowing Feed Management

18 Environment Creative does not use copper or other chemicals on its nets and instead relies on in place underwater cleaning using water jets or shallowing hll and sun drying.

19 Environment Fll Fallowing Short term - 3to 4 months Long term - 2 to 4 years Reduces environmental footprint Our newest site incorporates a second site location to increase fallowing options.

20 B i ti t l ti i t i l l h fl ibilit i By incorporating two locations into a single lease we have more flexibility in regards to fallowing. (note: both locations are not used at the same time)

21 Environment Feed Management Underwater Cameras Since 1996 early adopter! Deployed in every pen Every meal is monitored and adjusted to appetite Feed waste is minimized Minimal stress

22 Social Objectives The encouragement of the use of local resources and services A safe, healthy and sustainable working environment for employees The promotion of sustainable aquaculture to meet consumer needs

23 Our Employees Respect for our employees is key to our success Direct and indirect employment for local communities 50 full time employees 20 part time at (Lions Gate Fisheries) i processing plant

24 Our Community First aquaculture company in BC to employ a First Nations Liaison representative Active member of the community

25 Community Involvement Creative Salmon community support and donations 2009 Tofino Community Theatre Ucluelet Sacinns Jr. Girls Basketball Team Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations (TFN) Queens Youth Girls Basketball Opitsaht Youth Basketball Spirit of BC Heart of Ucluelet Volunteer BBQ Tofino Olympic BBQ West Coast Multiplex Society Kids skate and swim. TFN Hurricanes ball hockey JC Crew slow-pitch team BC Surfing Association Pacific Rim Whale Festival BBQ Joe Brown Student BBQ Strawberry Island Marine Research Society Tofino Stream Keepers Fundraising BBQ Edge to Edge Marathon Van Isle 360 BBQ Tofino Timberwolves Slow Pitch Team TFN Angels Slow Pitch Team Christopher Tom Memorial Candle Light Vigil Ucluelet - Ukee Days BBQ Tofino Legion Fishing Derby BBQ Long Beach Open TFN Days 2009 Wickininish Inn Pro Am Cops for Cancer Babes go Bare for Cancer Rainforest Dance Society West Coast Multiplex Society Return of the Salmon Festival BBQ Tofino Olympic Torch Event BBQ Vancouver Island MISTIC Awards BBQ Pacific Rim Hospice Society TFN Celebration Dinner TFN Basketball team jerseys Food Bank on the Edge Hamper Program Pacific Rim Arts Society

26 Thank You