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BC Salmon Farmers Association reaches out to Canada’s Liberal Caucus. “The BC Salmon Farmers Association, along with our members and employees, are reaching out to the Federal Liberal Caucus as […]
BC Salmon Farmers and local supporters raise nearly $5,000 for the Campbell River food bank at appreciation BBQ. The BC Salmon Farmers Association and its members hosted a Community Appreciation […]
Canadian striped bass by-catch retention pilot project. Striped bass is an important food source for Indigenous and coastal communities along the coast of Eastern Canada. The recreational Striped bass fishery […]
Draft of Canada’s Ocean Noise Strategy for public feedback. The effects of human activities and climate change are being felt around the world, both above and below the ocean’s surface. […]
Salmon farms do not cause sea lice on wild salmon. An extensive literature review has identified overestimates of the effects of sea lice from salmon farms on wild Atlantic salmon. The study, which […]
Canadian call for action for better fisheries deal. The Union in Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada that represents over 14,000 people in the province is calling out Royal Greenland for […]
Ecology Action Centre report shows potential returns of over $2.5 million for century-old fishery adapting to climate change. A report from the Ecology Action Centre finds that Nova Scotia’s commercial […]
Canadian Coastguard acts against marine polluting vessel. The Canadian Coast Guard recently exercised its authority under the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act to issue a $12,000 fine, in the form […]
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 […]
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