͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     
About Us

View As Webpage  | View Archives | Email a Friend

 
 
 
@{mv_date_MMM d, yyyy}@
 
Editor's Note 
 
There are lots to unpack about the Canadian government's transition plan to remove net pen salmon farming in B.C. We hope to explore more of this in our upcoming July/August issue. Stay tuned!
- Jean Ko Din, Editor
 
TOP STORIES 
 
#TITLE#

Aquaculture Canada 2024: research highlights benefits of ozone on trout RAS farm

Dave Gilbert, president and owner of EmO3, an ozone air and water treatment company, has revealed the results of a study of ozone in water treatment for trout land-based farms.


“Same as shutting us down”: First Nations leaders slam Canada’s plan to ban B.C. salmon farming by 2029

First Nations leaders are expressing their frustrations for the lack of consultation and collaboration for the Canadian government’s five-year plan to remove net pen salmon farming in the province.


DFO looks to closed containment to replace B.C. salmon net pens by 2029

The Canadian government will be issuing nine-year licenses for closed containment projects on land and sea as part of its transition plan to ban open-net salmon farming.


 
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
#TITLE#

The Aquaponic Farmer

Aquaponic farming-raising fish and vegetables together commercially-is the most promising innovation for a sustainable, profitable, localized food system. Until now, systems have largely focused on warm-water fish such as tilapia. A lack of reliable information for raising fish and vegetables in the cool climates of North America and Europe has been a major stumbling block.
» Order Your Copy Today
 
FEATURED STORY 
 
#TITLE#

Viewpoint: The True North strong and free

By acting as a united voice across all sectors of the Canadian aquaculture industry, as well as working in alignment with provincial aquaculture associations, CAIA sees a clear path forward to achieving the potential of Canada’s aquaculture industry, for the benefit of all stakeholders. » Read More...
 
 
 
B.C. Aquaculture 
 

Federal court judge rules against reviewing decision on open-net farming in B.C.

In a written ruling from Judge Paul Favel, he states former fisheries minister Joyce Murray's 2023 decision not to renew the licences for farms around the Discovery Islands met the "requirement of the duty to consult" with operators, and "did not breach the operators' rights of procedural fairness." » Read More...

Dallas Smith: Reconciliation in B.C. aquaculture

Dallas Smith is a spokesperson for the First Nations for Finfish Stewardship (FNFFS) and a member of the Tlowitsis First Nations in Campbell River, B.C. He talks with our host, Ian Roberts, about how the First Nations communities are coming together to defend the renewal of salmon farming licenses in British Columbia, Canada. » Read More...

 
MORE HEADLINES 
 
#TITLE#




 
Events 
 

2024 Shrimp Summit  

June 27-29, 2024
Chennai, India
» Read More...

ASIAN-PACIFIC AQUACULTURE 2024

July 2-5, 2024
Surabaya, Indonesia
» Read More...

WINAA Summit 2024

Sept. 5, 2024
Virtual event
» Learn more