Innovation & Investment
International review questions scientific basis for BC salmon farm ban
Researchers say Canada’s ban on ocean-based BC salmon farms overlooks decades of science and offers limited gains for wild salmon.
Intelligence
Nova Scotia establishes compliance unit to tackle illegal seafood activity
Nova Scotia launches a compliance unit with new penalties, audits and enforcement tools to target illegal seafood activity.
Health & Welfare
Cermaq Canada completes first salmon cycle with zero sea lice treatments
Cermaq Canada credits Ahousaht partnership after first salmon cycle with zero sea lice treatments and record-low lice levels.
Fisheries
Study finds that acoustics are seldom considered when developing strategies to protect fish populations at risk from extinction
Can integrating fish sonifery, soundscapes and noise pollution considerations into policy improve management, conservation and recovery?
Health & Welfare
New virus linked to oyster die-off in B.C. raises concerns for shellfish aquaculture
Scientists identify a new virus in Pacific oysters after a mass die-off in B.C., raising concerns for shellfish aquaculture biosecurity.
Fisheries
The relationship between American lobster landings and sea surface temperatures in Prince Edward Island, Canada
How might future ocean warming impact a commercially important lobster fishery, given that ocean temperatures have an influence on landings?
Intelligence
Eight-year study finds no clear link with B.C. salmon farms and sea lice
Study finds no consistent drop in sea lice on wild salmon after B.C. closures, challenging claims about aquaculture impacts.
Innovation & Investment
Canada backs AI-enabled aquaculture technology project to grow $159B ocean economy
New aquaculture technology project uses AI-powered cameras and advanced sensors to monitor fish health and improve farm efficiency.
Health & Welfare
Canadian biotech company secures patent for in-feed treatment to combat sea lice
EVAH’s patented in-feed treatment targets sea lice with over 99 percent efficacy, aiming to cut costs and improve fish welfare.
Fisheries
In Canada, the smolt wheel is proving to be a well-rounded solution for salmon migration and conservation
Smolt wheels are helping scientists in Canada track salmon migration, assess river health and guide long-term conservation strategies.
Intelligence
Will the tariff tiff tear at the fabric of Canada-U.S. seafood trade?
As Trump tariffs loom, the U.S.-Canada seafood industry faces rising costs, job losses and supply chain chaos, forcing leaders to act fast.
Aquafeeds
Canadian collaboration aims to expand canola for aquaculture feed
Joint project with Onda and the Canola Council of Canada aims to expand the use of canola as an ingredient for sustainable aquaculture feed.
Fisheries
Canada to build new hatchery to boost wild Pacific salmon recovery in B.C.
The Canadian government plans to build a conservation hatchery in British Columbia to boost Chinook and sockeye salmon recovery.
Intelligence
Storms on the horizon: Can aquaculture insurance work on Prince Edward Island?
With the scars from Hurricane Fiona still healing, growers on Canada’s smallest province have big hopes that aquaculture insurance can provide security.
Intelligence
Damaging MSX parasite detected in P.E.I., threatening oyster growers
The destructive MSX parasite has been detected in oysters from Bedeque Bay, P.E.I., threatening the island's oyster industry.
Intelligence
Thierry Chopin, longtime IMTA advocate and UNB professor, has died
Thierry Chopin, a University of New Brunswick professor and advocate for Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture, died July 18, his family announced.