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Wheels finally start to turn for Nova Scotia aquaculture

Wheels finally start to turn for Nova Scotia aquaculture

A three-person panel set up to rule on proposed aquaculture developments and expansions in Nova Scotia, Canada was today due to hold its first hearing since its inception five years ago.

BC salmon farmers bid to bust myths

BC salmon farmers bid to bust myths

The British Columbia Salmon Farmers’ Association is recruiting an army of members, colleagues and supports to combat the “misinformation, myths, and false news” which it says has clouded the sector and hurt communities.

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ISAv suspected at Mowi farms with more than 1m fish

ISAv suspected at Mowi farms with more than 1m fish

Mowi is facing the prospect of prematurely slaughtering more than 1 million salmon after the suspect detection of infectious salmon anaemia virus (ISAv) at two sites off the south coast of Newfoundland.

Mowi plans 10% reduction in staff by 2024

Mowi plans 10% reduction in staff by 2024

Mowi’s operating profit was halved in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2019. Now it wants to cut the workforce by 10%, a target that amounts to almost 1,500 people worldwide.

Canada approves Nuseed’s GM canola for aquafeed

Canada approves Nuseed’s GM canola for aquafeed

A genetically modified canola that produces the omega-3 fatty long chain acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) has been approved for use in aquaculture and agriculture in Canada.

Cooke harvesting 1.2m salmon after ISAv diagnoses in Newfoundland

Cooke harvesting 1.2m salmon after ISAv diagnoses in Newfoundland

Canadian salmon farmer Cooke Aquaculture is harvesting nearly 1.2 million salmon following the discovery of Infectious Salmon Anaemia virus (ISAv) at three sites in Newfoundland.

Farm or wild upbringing ‘doesn’t affect salmon goodness’

Farm or wild upbringing ‘doesn’t affect salmon goodness’

The nutritional content of a salmon is determined by what species it is, and not whether it is farmed or wild, new research in Canada has shown.

Cermaq’s semi-closed cage takes shape in Canada

Cermaq’s semi-closed cage takes shape in Canada

Salmon farmer Cermaq has released photographs of assembly work on the semi-closed containment system (SCCS) it is building in British Columbia, Canada.

'Gentle' lice technology heads to Canada

'Gentle' lice technology heads to Canada

A mechanical delousing system with a claimed fish mortality of just 0.2% is on its way to Canada from Norway.

$9m Covid fund opens for western Canada processors

$9m Covid fund opens for western Canada processors

Fish and seafood processors in western Canada whose businesses have been affected by Covid-19 restrictions will be able to apply for financial help from a CAN $9 million fund from next Monday, June 22.

Grieg scores five out of five with ASC in Canada

Grieg scores five out of five with ASC in Canada

Grieg Seafood’s fifth and final Atlantic salmon farm in Nootka Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia has received Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification, making Nootka Sound Grieg BC’s first fully ASC-certified region.

Mowi wins back NL farm licences

Mowi wins back NL farm licences

Mowi Canada East has won back 10 salmon farm licences that were suspended by Newfoundland and Labrador fisheries minister Gerry Byrne last year.

Canadian seafood industry given $62.5m aid package

Canadian seafood industry given $62.5m aid package

Canada’s fish farmers have welcomed a $62.5 million package of financial support from the government to help seafood businesses continue operating during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Grieg gets green light for Newfoundland buy-out

Grieg gets green light for Newfoundland buy-out

Shareholders of Norwegian salmon farmer Grieg Seafood have rubber-stamped the company’s decision to buy separate Canadian operation Grieg Newfoundland (Grieg NL) in a deal that could be worth up to NOK1.55 billion (£130 million) depending on future harvest volumes.

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