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farm expansion in N.L.
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Newfoundland's coast
is at stake.
A film by Land and Sea For All exposing the aquaculture industry’s neglect for the environment and local heroes standing up for a cleaner future.
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Have your say on salmon
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our
story

All is not well in paradise. On the remote, rugged and beautiful coast of south Newfoundland, people have for generations enjoyed living close to the land and sea. But recently, huge amounts of plastic waste have been piling up in the region’s once-pristine bays and coves. The culprit? Open net-pen salmon farming.

Rock | Plastic | Salmon exposes an industry’s blatant disregard for the environment and the inspiring characters who are standing up for a cleaner future.

A whole ecosystem and the way of life that depends on it are at stake. One thing is clear: the cost of salmon farming is simply too high.

our
heroes

Melvin Jackman
One man painstakingly cleaning broken-down plastic debris in his cherished local bay.
Chief Elaine
Ingram
Community leader and chief of the Burgeo Band First Nation, advocating for a national marine conservation area.
Dr. Barbara Barter
A Burgeo resident bringing the whole community together 
to demand a marine conservation area.
Stanley
Young
Guide fisherman rallying for the wild salmon being decimated by industrial salmon farming.

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accolades

Jackson Doc Fest highlights independent documentary films that emphasize social issues, cultural awareness, democracy, peace, and freedom. Rock Plastic Salmon won the Environmental Short Category.
The Coast Film & Music Festival is a showcase of adventure and documentary films, curated to entertain, inform, and inspire. Rock Plastic Salmon was the runner-up for the MacGillivray Freeman Environmental Film Award.
Zensa Media International Film Festival is a Canadian-based, family friendly event that promotes local and international talent. Rock Plastic Salmon was named semi-finalist.
The Lunenburg Doc Fest is Atlantic Canada’s leading documentary festival and forum, and made Rock Plastic Salmon part of their official selection for the 2025 edition.
The Calgary Justice Film Festival advocates for social justice-focused films that inspire and engage neighbors to become active and caring citizens. Rock Plastic Salmon was part of their official selection in 2025.
The Toronto Film and Script Awards is an independent film festival that recognizes both Canadian and international arthouse films and screenplays, and has picked Rock Plastic Salmon for their official selection in 2025.

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