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Canadian small harbour investment programme. Small craft harbours are at the heart of many coastal communities, bringing people together for work and leisure, while supporting jobs in the fish and […]
New fisheries minister for Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada has a new fisheries minister, following Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador announcing changes to his […]
New funding to support wild Atlantic salmon in Canada. The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of […]
Grieg Seafood appoints new Regional Director of its Newfoundland operations. Elizabeth Barlow brings nearly thirty years of operational and management experience from the aquaculture industry and government to Grieg Seafood […]
Expansion for Canadian plant-based seafood company. Seed to Surf, a Canadian plant-based seafood company, has announced its expansion into more than 150 Whole Foods Market locations across North America starting […]
Support for seafood industry energy efficiency projects. The seafood sector across Nova Scotia will be able to do more to reduce its carbon footprint with the new Fisheries and Aquaculture […]
Canadian salmon farmers criticise ‘irresponsible’ comments. The Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association says it cannot remain silent following two Department of Fisheries and Oceans scientists showing anti-salmon farming bias by […]
Prestigious award for Cooke Aquaculture. Cooke Aquaculture Inc. has been recognised as a 2024 Platinum Club winner as part of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies awards programme. “We are delighted […]
Bronze Famine Shoes to embark on journey aboard RV Celtic Explorer to Canada. The Bronze Famine Shoes which mark Ireland’s official Famine Heritage Trail are a powerful symbol of remembrance for the […]
Canada announces a mackerel bait fishery. The Government of Canada says it is taking decisive action to rebuild its Atlantic mackerel stock, which has faced important declines over the last […]
Entanglements of humpback whales in fish farms rare – and naivety could be to blame. The first study of humpback whale entanglements in B.C. aquaculture facilities in PLOS One found eight over […]
Poseidon Ocean Systems completes funding round. Poseidon Ocean Systems Ltd has announced the completion of a US$20.75M Series B financing led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund, and joined by InBC Investment […]
Veramaris secures Canadian authorisation for algal oil in aquafeed. Veramaris has been granted the first market authorisation in Canada for the inclusion of algal oil in feeds for salmonid species. […]
Canadian measures to prevent establishment of invasive mussels. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to preventing the introduction, establishment, and spread of aquatic invasive species, including Zebra and Quagga […]
Anti-salmon farming radio advertisement removed for false advertising. he BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) expresses gratitude to Pattison Media for taking swift action to stop airing a factually incorrect radio advertisement […]
Halibut fishery prosecutions in Canada. The prosecution by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) of a 24-month major case investigation into the halibut fishery in the Sambro area of Nova Scotia […]
Celtic Voyager sets sail to Canada. The Marine Institute’s Research Vessel the Celtic Voyager departed Ireland, following its purchase by Qikiqtaaluk Corporation of Nunavut, Canada. The vessel will continue to […]
Salmon farmers rank top on sustainability index. The Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance shared an assessment of the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index, released on November 7, noting that farm-raised salmon received […]
New inshore fisheries research vessel for Canada. The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, has announced the contract award for the construction of the […]
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) announced the HydroAware project to expand hydropower and safeguard habitats using AI-powered fish monitoring. This project will help the advancement of fish monitoring technology by enhancing […]
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