Submit a witness statement

How can I help preserve the Falklands’ natural beauty?

You can protect the Falkland Islands’ unique ecosystems by sharing your story and why you believe they should stay salmon-farm free.

Below are step-by-step instructions to help you prepare and record a clear and impactful audio, video or written statement:

  • State your name (or don’t, if you prefer to be anonymous)

  • Explain your connection to the Falkland Islands and/or the issue

e.g. “My name is … I have lived in the Falklands since… [or] … I visited the Falklands in….”

Introduce yourself

You don’t have to have a personal connection to the Falklands in order to advocate for this ecosystem at risk!

  • Describe your experience of living in or visiting the Falkland Island and/or

  • Describe any direct experiences, concerns or observations regarding open-pen salmon farming

e.g. “I was deeply touched by the pristine beauty of the Falklands. I am concerned about potential open-pen salmon farming because I have witnessed the impact of such farms where I live.”

Share your concerns

  • Highlight the broader implications of open-pen salmon farming for the Falkland Islands’ environment and economy

Why this matters

  • Clearly state your opposition to open-pen salmon farming and briefly reiterate why

e.g. “I am against open-pen salmon farming in any form because evidence shows this industry is harmful to the environment.”

Conclude your statement

  • Record your video in horizontal orientation for better framing

  • If you prefer to not be in the video yourself, you can record an audioclip or submit a letter

  • If you record a video/audioclip, it is important the audio is of good quality (no background noise)

  • Use any photos/videos from the Falklands you may have or use a natural background at home

  • Aim to state your point(s) in just a couple of minutes

Tips for a successful recording

Thank you for taking the time to make a witness statement.

By submitting material, you give Salmon Free Falklands permission to publish and use your content (in full or in part) for our advocacy work to help us in our efforts to prevent industrial open-pen salmon farming in Falklands coastal waters.

Download the witness statement flyer here