New DFO initiatives make a splash in Canadian waters The Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is reassessing its risk management protocols by adopting a more science-based decision-making approach when it comes to the aquaculture industry.
Cermaq operations in British Columbia tackle sea lice Cermaq operations in Clayoquot Sound located on the west coast of Vancouver Island is dealing with high levels of sea lice for a second spring season in a row.
Scotland a strong performer as Mowi earnings jump 24% Mowi has reported a 24% year-on-year increase in first-quarter earnings for 2019, with operational EBIT rising to €196 million compared to €158m in the same period last year.
Canada gives Cooke $5.6m for hatcheries expansion Cooke Aquaculture has received more than Can$5.6 million from the Canadian government to help it expand two hatcheries in New Brunswick and advance its salmon breeding programme.
Cooke sends farm boats to aid flood-hit residents Salmon farmer Cooke Aquaculture has sent five boats and staff to help with flood relief efforts in its home county of New Brunswick in Atlantic Canada.
US aquaculture investor buys up R&D expertise North American research and development company The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) has been bought by US-based aquaculture investment fund Cuna Del Mar for an undisclosed sum.
AquaBounty considers ‘labelling options’ for GM salmon in Canada Transgenic-salmon producer AquaBounty is considering labelling the Canadian-grown fish it will sell in Canada as a genetically modified product, according to a report on the country’s CBC news site.
New robot DTG3 ROV makes waves in Canadian waters Canadian company Deep Trekker has launched DTG3 ROV which is a remotely operated vehicle that can be used in marine environments.
AquaBounty go-ahead for second North America farm Transgenic salmon farmer AquaBounty has been given the green light for the commercial production of its AquAdvantage salmon at its Rollo Bay facility on Prince Edward Island, Atlantic Canada.
Investors meet sustainable seafood creators at Fish 2.0 Fish 2.0 is a global community of innovators, investors and sustainable seafood experts that come together to create projects and solutions that benefits the aquaculture industry and the fisheries. This year events will be taking place in Australia and the U.S.
Cargill gives back to a local community in need Cargill Aqua Nutrition (EWOS) Canada has donated funds to NightShift Street Ministries Society, a non-profit group that helps the homeless on the streets of Whalley, British Columbia.
St Lawrence makes space for aquaculture support sector A new industrial park that includes space for the aquaculture industry will be built in St Lawrence, Newfoundland.
PRV is not the only cause of death in Pacific salmon Frontiers in Physiology has released a journal that suggests Piscine Orthoreovirus(PRV) is not the only reason salmon are dying on the west coast of Canada.
Cardiorespiratory fitness of farmed salmon unaffected by PRV The respiratory systems of Atlantic salmon function normally even when carrying large loads of piscine orthoreovirus (PRV), new research by the University of British Columbia (UBC) has found.
