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“Unicorn” status for Indonesian aquaculture startup eFishery
Indonesian-based eFishery has raised US$108 million in series D funding, taking its overall valuation to USD $1.3 billion.
A new bill in Maine against aquaculture mega-farms
On Thursday, a legislative committee in Maine, U.S., gave the green light to a proposal to stop large-scale aquaculture projects. The proposal seeks to exclude such projects from the purview of state regulators.
“Makes no sense”, Cermaq says on non-renewal of Discovery Islands’ licenses
Three of Cermaq Canada's fish farm licenses licenses located in the Klahoose Nation and Laich Kwil Tach Nations territories, respectively, were not reissued
Mowi studies legal options after Discovery Islands’ farms closure announcement
The company considers Minister Murray has chosen not to accept the opportunity to pursue the path of leading Canada to achieve sustainable aquaculture and advance its Blue Economy Strategy.
Canadian aquaculture industry disappointed with Government’s decision on Discovery Islands licenses
The industry thinks DFO ignores science and First Nations rights and title, in addition to costing jobs for rural Canadians and affecting consumers' pocketbooks.
Profitable land-based salmon production remains difficult in BC
A report commissioned by British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture and Food concludes that land-based salmon farming faces numerous challenges.
“The sector is not going to farm where they are not wanted”
Brian Kingzett is a man of dialogue. His resume says...
Sea lice on farmed salmon don’t impact wild salmon in BC
The Canadian Scientific Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) has published a peer-reviewed...
An indigenous-led transition plan, the future for salmon farming in British Columbia
'BC Salmon Aquaculture Transition: Then & Now' is the title...
AKVA artificial intelligence system runs in Mowi’s British Columbia feed station
Fish farming and processing is the main source of employment...
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“Unicorn” status for Indonesian aquaculture startup eFishery
Indonesian-based eFishery has raised US$108 million in series D funding, taking its overall valuation to USD $1.3 billion.
A new bill in Maine against aquaculture mega-farms
On Thursday, a legislative committee in Maine, U.S., gave the green light to a proposal to stop large-scale aquaculture projects. The proposal seeks to exclude such projects from the purview of state regulators.
Start-ups and investors mingle at Blue Food Innovation Summit
Sustainability, regeneration, collaboration and communication on blue food were among the topics discussed during the summit's final day.
Seaweed will be part of the Fish Export Act in Norway
The Norwegian Parliament has unanimously agreed to extend the Fish Export Act to cover seaweed. This would mean that seaweed would be officially classified in Norway as seafood.
