Responsibility
Pictou Landing First Nation to operate moderate livelihood lobster fishery in Nova Scotia
Pictou Landing First Nation will operate a moderate livelihood lobster fishery in Nova Scotia, with the federal government's understanding.
Responsibility
Cermaq Canada and Ahousaht Nation renew five-year salmon farming protocol
Cermaq Canada and Ahousaht First Nation have renewed a five-year protocol to guide salmon farming practices on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Intelligence
Federal Court rejects Canadian government’s plan to phase out BC salmon farms
The Federal Court has rejected the Canadian federal government's plan to phase out BC salmon farms in the Discovery Islands.
Intelligence
Suppliers, retailers and others call for improved seafood traceability standards in Canada
Grocery chains, seafood industry stakeholders and experts are calling for improved traceability standards for seafood sold in Canada.
Intelligence
Canadians largely support ocean-based salmon farming, yet farms are being shut down
Amid a dizzying landscape of passions and politics, a recent survey showed the confusing messages Canadians are getting about salmon farming.
Intelligence
Canadian government invests $9.3 million in Indigenous commercial fisheries in British Columbia
The Canadian government is investing (U.S.) $9.3 million in Indigenous commercial fisheries in British Columbia.
Innovation & Investment
Project awards $1.1 million to 40 ocean tech startups, including aquaculture
The Ocean Startup Project is awarding (U.S.) $1.1 million to 40 ocean tech startups, including at least seven in the aquaculture sector.
Responsibility
Kelp parachutes: Green gravel reforestation projects showing promise
Researchers are growing kelp seedlings on ‘green gravel’ and then scattering them on the ocean floor, where they’ll hopefully anchor and flourish.
Innovation & Investment
Steel cage salmon farm designer ramping up with capital infusion
Poseidon Ocean Systems recently netted $5 million in funding to build inventory, enhance engineering and increase international sales efforts.
Aquafeeds
Gente de moscas: Canadá abre la puerta a las compañías de alimentos a base de insectos
La película de ciencia ficción "The Fly" advirtió sobre la combinación de moscas y tecnología, pero los granjeros de moscas soldado negro de alta tecnología están aprovechando una oportunidad real en la acuacultura.
Responsibility
British Columbia salmon farmers wary of Liberal government’s aquaculture plans
The Canadian Liberal Government’s announcement of Aquaculture Act left the industry feeling anxious while some stakeholders say they were completely left out of the process.
Aquafeeds
Fly guys: Canada opens the door for insect-based feed companies
The sci-fi flick “The Fly” warned about mixing flies and technology, but high-tech black soldier fly farmers are seizing a real opportunity in aquaculture.
Responsibility
Canadá invierte en acuacultura de tecnología limpia
Un grupo de compañías de acuacultura en Columbia Británica se están actualizando a equipos de "tecnología limpia" para hacer que sus negocios sean más sostenibles y eficientes.
Responsibility
Canada invests in ‘clean-tech’ aquaculture
A handful of aquaculture companies in British Columbia are upgrading to "clean-tech" equipment to make their businesses more sustainable and efficient.
Intelligence
¿Qué dicen las encuestas? Que los productores de salmón pueden ganarse la confianza de los consumidores
Las encuestas compartidas en el Foro de Acuacultura 2018 de la Asociación de Piscicultores del Atlántico de Canadá muestran que los consumidores no están completamente influenciados por los medios negativos.
Intelligence
Surveys say? Salmon farmers can win consumers’ trust
Surveys shared at the Atlantic Canada Fish Farmer Association’s 2018 Aquaculture Forum show that consumers aren’t completely swayed by negative media.