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‘Open gates’ in warming Arctic are expanding salmon range. New research has connected warming ocean temperatures to higher Pacific salmon abundance in the Canadian Arctic, an indicator that climate change […]
QRILL Aqua now approved for import in the Canadian market. Following its FDA approval in June 2022, QRILL™ AQUA continues to make headway in the North American market with its […]
Canada provides predictability to Arctic surf clam fishery. Canada has ended the process to issue fourth Arctic surf clam licence as a goal of achieving increasing Indigenous access. In August 2018, […]
Climate change linked to decline of migratory Arctic fish. Climate change is proving a major risk to one of Canada’s vital fish species according to new research published in Nature […]
Mowi welcomes largest Canadian aquaculture vessel. The largest and most technologically advanced vessel to ever serve the Canadian aquaculture industry is now in B.C. waters. Built by a specialized shipyard […]
Landmark reconciliation agreement reached in Arctic Surf Clam fishery. Fourteen First Nations communities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador and Clearwater are pleased to announce they have reached a […]
Canadian Government awards aerial surveillance contract in St John’s to improve conservation and protection of our oceans. Making their oceans and our coasts healthier and safer, as well as ensuring […]
Investment plan for Canadian fishing harbours. The Canadian Government is investing over $2.76 million for infrastructure improvements at three Ontario small craft harbours in the communities of Rondeau (Erieau), Wheatley, […]
Key EU fisheries stakeholders call for a deep-sea mining moratorium as Norway prepares first licensing round. The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) and the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) welcome the position of […]
High Liner Foods invests in Andfjord Salmon. High Liner Foods Incorporated, a leading North American value-added frozen seafood company, has committed to make a US$10.0 million investment in Andfjord Salmon Group AS, […]
Whale Seeker awarded $529 000 from Innovative Solutions Canada to test marine mammal detection technology. Whale Seeker announced today they have been awarded a $529,000 contract from Innovative Solutions Canada, […]
Canada supports Inuit led stewardship efforts. In Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, announced $3.53 million in funding over […]
Multi X introduces Arka, world’s first antibiotic-free salmon brand. Arka makes its debut —entering the US, Canadian and European markets— in October 2021. Raised in the nutrient-rich Antarctic waters of Region […]
Approval for Nova Scotian salmon hatchery. The Millbrook First Nation of Canada has received approval from the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NSDFA) for the assignment of its […]
The Government of Canada says it is continuing its fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard said: […]
Canada’s new Blue Economy Strategy. With the world’s longest coastline and connected to three oceans, Canada is well positioned to be a global leader in the blue economy – an […]
Acquisition of Clearwater Seafoods. Clearwater Seafoods Incorporated to be acquired by Premium Brands Holdings Corporation and a Mi’kmaq First Nations coalition. Clearwater Seafoods Incorporated (“Clearwater” or the “Company”) (TSX: CLR) is […]
Ocean Choice hires new European MD. Ocean Choice International has announced that Rens Elderkamp is joining the Company’s sales team as the Managing Director of its European Operations. Rens brings […]
Canada increases funding to support Pacific salmon. The Canadian Government has announced $15 million in additional annual funding to support wild Pacific salmon research and management, including: • Stock assessment […]
No safe haven for illegal fishing with Canada’s ratification of the Port State Measures Agreement. Every year, an estimated 26 million tonnes of caught fish is unaccounted for. This […]
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