Fisheries
Developing a full-scale shaking codend to reduce the capture of small fish
A shaking codend could stimulate fish movement and increase contact probability, both of which could increase the escape chances for small redfish.
Fisheries
Gear-lending program has harvesters working through closures and trying ropeless fishing gear without commitment
Faced with closures to protect right whales, Canadian commercial fishers are trying ropeless fishing gear via the CanFish Gear Lending Program.
Health & Welfare
Aquaculture tech firm to trial novel fish welfare technology with Mowi Canada West
Novel "ecosystem-supporting" technology may improve fish welfare and performance, and reduce interactions between wild and farm-raised fish.
Fisheries
Maritime Canada’s lobster population is strong. So why are scientists worried?
The lobster population in Canada’s Maritime region falls within the healthy zone, but scientists worry about the effects of climate change.
Innovation & Investment
Report: Nova Scotia kelp farming sector ready to take off
A new economic analysis reveals a $149 million potential for the emerging Nova Scotia kelp farming and product sector.
Intelligence
Aquaculture sector reacts to Canadian government’s ‘devastating decision’ to close Discovery Islands salmon farms
A salmon producers' association and a coalition of First Nations say the move ignores scientific evidence and Indigenous rights and title.
Intelligence
Report: Moving BC salmon farms to land may not be economically viable
Regulatory uncertainty, high capital cost, low ROI and few incentives were identified as hurdles to moving BC salmon farms onto land.
Health & Welfare
Government of Canada science report says salmon farms don’t spread sea lice to wild fish
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
Land-based salmon aquaculture facility proposed for British Columbia
Taste of BC Aquafarms is seeking approval to build a salmon aquaculture facility that uses a land-based recirculatory aquaculture system.
Aquafeeds
Canada approves importation license for krill-based ingredient Qrill Aqua
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
Canadian government combats IUU fishing with Operation North Pacific Guard
Operation North Pacific Guard, an annual international law enforcement operation in the North Pacific, aims to detect and deter IUU fishing.
Intelligence
Hurricane Fiona was a ‘historic, extreme event’ for Atlantic Canada – and hit the seafood sector hard
As the clean-up from Hurricane Fiona begins, Atlantic Canada communities survey the damage caused to fisheries and aquaculture operations.
Intelligence
Shrimp farmer swimming upstream in Canada’s cattle country has its sights set on the States
Despite little local support in the province of Alberta, shrimp farmer Waterford Farms is seeking a foothold – and a low footprint.
Intelligence
Canada renews licenses for BC salmon farms outside Discovery Islands until spring 2023
The Canadian government has announced a two-year renewal of licenses for BC salmon farms outside of the Discovery Islands.
Responsibility
Some First Nations are asserting their right to farm salmon, despite pending government closures
With salmon farm closures imminent, some First Nations are taking action to preserve ocean-based farming and assert Indigenous sovereignty.
Responsibility
Leading scientists defend Canada’s peer-reviewed science advisory process on salmon farming
Nine top scientists are publicly defending the science and advice presented on salmon farming by the Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat.