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U.S. Senate to reconsider AQUAA offshore aquaculture bill
Senators from Mississippi and Hawaii join forces in bringing the bipartisan Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture (AQUAA) bill before the U.S. Senate.
Antibiotic-contaminated shrimp from Asia rejected by FDA is U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released data on seafood line-of-entry rejections in May. Among the results, three of those rejections (2.9%) were of shrimp for reasons related to banned antibiotics.
Salmon farmers say DFO’s report on the future of aquaculture in BC not distinguish fact from fiction
The BC Salmon Farmers Association regrets that Fisheries and Oceans Canada has merely reflected the views gathered in the consultations without evaluating them.
Nova Scotia and its economic potential to gain millions from kelp farming
The Ecology Action Center (EAC) has released a new market assessment report highlighting Nova Scotia's potential for kelp farming. The study projects a potential market worth millions over the next three to five years.
A Canadian factory idled with 120 workers as a result of the snow crab price dispute
The confrontation between the Fish, Food & Allied Workers Union...
British Columbia is against salmon farming changes
Once again several national agriculture and food associations are calling on the government to support salmon farming in British Columbia, Canada.
AquaBounty, beyond salmon and North America
We spoke with Sylvia Wulf, CEO of AquaBounty, about the company's future plans, which can be summed up in two words: diversification and opportunity.
Celebrating the next generation of commercial fishing in BC
The 2023 BC Young Fishermen's Network Gathering kicks off. Two days to collaborate, learn, network, and also enjoy seafood and company.
Discovery Islands salmon farms closure to be decided in court
All against the closure of the Discovery Islands salmon farms....
Aquaculture
Nova Scotia: more transparency needed for aquaculture, says report
A new report commissioned by Nova Scotia's Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture calls for more information to be made available on aquaculture regulation for both citizens and the industry.
“Talks are progressing well” for Cooke and Nueva Pescanova
The Canadian and Spanish companies want to join forces, a move that would make them one of the ten largest fishing groups in the world.
“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
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.
Hot stories
U.S. Senate to reconsider AQUAA offshore aquaculture bill
Senators from Mississippi and Hawaii join forces in bringing the bipartisan Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture (AQUAA) bill before the U.S. Senate.
Antibiotic-contaminated shrimp from Asia rejected by FDA is U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released data on seafood line-of-entry rejections in May. Among the results, three of those rejections (2.9%) were of shrimp for reasons related to banned antibiotics.
1 million dollar agreement between Blue Star and Bloomin’ Brands for next level menus
Blue Star Foods has signed a new USD 1 million (EUR 928,16 million) supply agreement with Bloomin' Brands. Although the new contract was announced in June, it began in April and will run through the remainder of 2023.
How Ireland’s seaweed industry can catch up with EU boom
New analysis outlines the factors hindering Ireland's seaweed industry, and proposes a comprehensive strategy for future growth.
