Program set for Aquaculture Canada 2008

Odd Grydeland The Aquaculture Association of Canada (AAC) was incorporated in February 1984. It is a non-profit charitable organization with the goals of fostering an aquaculture industry in Canada, promoting the study of aquaculture and related sciences in Canada, gathering and disseminating information relating to aquaculture, and creating public awareness and understanding of aquaculture. The AAC is organizing their annual meeting and an aquaculture conference inSaint John, New Brunswick at the Delta Brunswick Hotel between May 11 and 14. The theme of this year's conference is "Growing Quality Seafood through Innovation". A comprehensive technical, industry-oriented program is being prepared and centred on the conference theme. Special symposia and workshops will highlight achievements by various sectors of the Canadian aquaculture industry. In addition, a trade show and an extensive social program will provide opportunity for valuable networking and knowledge exchange. Given the world- renown hospitality of the maritime provinces, this event is sure to become one of the more memorable industry events in Canada this year. In conjunction with this year's AAC Annual Meeting and Conference, the AQUAFAIR 2008 event will be held in St. George on Saturday, May 10 at the St. George Day Adventure Centre. Dubbed "A Celebration of Aquaculture in Charlotte County", the organizers are inviting everybody to "Join us for a day-long celebration of the aquaculture industry in Charlotte County. We will be featuring local entertainment, a salmon barbeque and the ever popular Survivor competition. We are also very pleased to announce that Rosie Schwartz, Toronto based dietician-nutritionist and author, will be joining us to talk about the importance of salmon in our diets. Ms. Schwartz will also be available for one-on-one discussions throughout the afternoon. All of this, and more, is open to the public at no cost".