Intelligence
New artificial intelligence monitoring tool is "remarkably adept" at identifying and counting fish species.
Fisheries
Faced with closures to protect right whales, Canadian commercial fishers are trying ropeless fishing gear via the CanFish Gear Lending Program.
Fisheries
A shaking codend could stimulate fish movement and increase contact probability, both of which could increase the escape chances for small redfish.
Health & Welfare
Novel "ecosystem-supporting" technology may improve fish welfare and performance, and reduce interactions between wild and farm-raised fish.
Fisheries
The lobster population in Canada’s Maritime region falls within the healthy zone, but scientists worry about the effects of climate change.
Innovation & Investment
A new economic analysis reveals a $149 million potential for the emerging Nova Scotia kelp farming and product sector.
Intelligence
A salmon producers' association and a coalition of First Nations say the move ignores scientific evidence and Indigenous rights and title.
Intelligence
Regulatory uncertainty, high capital cost, low ROI and few incentives were identified as hurdles to moving BC salmon farms onto land.
Health & Welfare
A scientific report has concluded that sea lice on farmed salmon do not impact sea lice levels on wild juvenile salmon in British Columbia.
Intelligence
Taste of BC Aquafarms is seeking approval to build a salmon aquaculture facility that uses a land-based recirculatory aquaculture system.
Aquafeeds
CFIA this week approved imports of Norway-based Aker BioMarine’s Qrill Aqua, a krill meal product and aquafeed ingredient that boosts fish performance.
Fisheries
Operation North Pacific Guard, an annual international law enforcement operation in the North Pacific, aims to detect and deter IUU fishing.
Intelligence
As the clean-up from Hurricane Fiona begins, Atlantic Canada communities survey the damage caused to fisheries and aquaculture operations.
Intelligence
Despite little local support in the province of Alberta, shrimp farmer Waterford Farms is seeking a foothold – and a low footprint.
Intelligence
The Canadian government has announced a two-year renewal of licenses for BC salmon farms outside of the Discovery Islands.
Responsibility
With salmon farm closures imminent, some First Nations are taking action to preserve ocean-based farming and assert Indigenous sovereignty.