Global Fish Farming News: Canada
Monday, May 20, 2013
First Atlantic Halibut Fishery Achieves MSC CertificationCANADA - The Canadian Atlantic halibut fishery, located off the coasts of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador, has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)...
Friday, May 17, 2013
Video Showcases Canadian Council of Professional Fish Harvesters WorkCANADA - The Canadian Council of Professional Fish Harvesters (CCPFH) is realeasing another video from its Canadian fisheries series. This video showcases the CCPFH’s...
Fish Thermometer Reveals Global Impact of Climate ChangeCANADA - Climate change has been impacting global fisheries for the past four decades by driving species towards cooler, deeper waters, according to University of...
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Lobster Industry Pursues Sustainability Certification with Government SupportCANADA - The Newfoundland and Labrador government is helping the local lobster industry to pursue sustainable certification in order to be more competitive in the...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Trawl Beam Research May Enhance Shrimp FisheryCANADA - Enhanced equipment could become available to shrimp fishermen thanks to research supported by the Government. Derrick Dalley, Minister of Fisheries and...
Monday, May 13, 2013
Fishing Vessel Stability Simulator Receives AwardCANADA - The Fishing Vessel Stability Simulator has recently received an award from the Canadian Network for Innovations in Education (CNIE) at their 2013 conference....
Friday, May 10, 2013
Twin Trawl Technology Promises Greater EfficiencyCANADA - Increased catches, lower fuel costs, and reduced environmental impacts are all potential benefits that could be achieved from trawling technology that will...
Marine Harvest Rejects Allegations of Transferring Diseased SalmonCANADA - The Canadian branch of Marine Harvest has hit back at allegations that it is transferring diseased salmon to its farms....
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Clearwater Reports 2013 First Quarter ResultsCANADA - Clearwater has reported growth as expected for the first quarter of 2013....
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Rick Hansen Named Honorary Chair of ISS7CANADA - Rick Hansen, Founding Chair of the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society (FRSCS) will open the plenary session as Honorary Chair of the 7th International...
Friday, May 03, 2013
Nova Scotia Government Develops New Aquaculture Regulations CANADA - The province is protecting coastal communities, making sure aquaculture grows in a sustainable way, through a new regulatory framework for the aquaculture...
Low Bycatch Numbers Show Success in Fish Farmers Proactive WorkCANADA - Three more quarters of public reports show the very low level of incidental catch at British Columbia salmon farms, highlighting farmers’ work to eliminate...
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Opportunities for Yellowtail Harvesting and Processing EvaluatedCANADA - A Request for Proposals by the Provincial Government will evaluate an alternative approach for the harvesting, processing and marketing of yellowtail flounder....
Monday, April 29, 2013
Kelly Cove Salmon Fined for Illegal Pesticide UseCANADA - Kelly Cove Salmon has been fined C$500,000 for violations of the Fisheries Act. The violations related to the illegal use of a pesticide resulting in lobster...
AgriMarine Recieves $5,000,000 Loan from DundeeCANADA - AgriMarine Holdings is to receive a loan of $5,000,000 from Dundee Agricultural Corporation, to provide more tanks and support engineering work....
Pollution Closes Shellfish Harvesting in Magdalen IslandsCANADA - Shellfish harvesting in the Magdalen Islands is now forbidden due to pollution....
Monday, April 22, 2013
Snow Crab Fishery Becomes 200th Fishery to Achieve MSC CertificationCANADA - The Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) snow crab fishery, the province’s highest value fishery and one of Canada’s most valuable fisheries, has achieved...
Friday, April 19, 2013
Northern Divine Recommended as Best Choice for CaviarCANADA - Northern Divine, the first caviar producer in North America to be certified organic, is now the first caviar to be recommended ‘Green’ Best Choice by...
Government Invests C$2 Million in Icewater HarvestingCANADA - The Provincial Government will provide C$2 million to Icewater Harvesting Inc, in the form of an equity investment, to support the financing of its new...
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Regular Sea Lice Reports Continue Data Sharing by FarmersCANADA - Regular sea lice counts being proactively shared by British Colombia’s salmon farmers will help speak to recommendations made by the Cohen Commission...
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Government Maintains Strong Commitment to Fisheries Science, ResearchCANADA - Fisheries science and research initiatives are key investments in Budget 2013: A Sound Plan, A Secure Future. Derrick Dalley, Minister of Fisheries and...
Friday, April 12, 2013
Co-operative Work Improves Fish Farm ManagementCANADA - A new study shows the value of co-operative research in informing and improving salmon farm operations in British Columbia....
Monday, April 08, 2013
Marine Harvest Partners Ducks Unlimited to Maintain, Enhance Wetland HabitatCANADA - Waterfowl and fish have more in common than you might think, and that's why Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Marine Harvest Canada (MHC) have signed a memorandum...
Friday, April 05, 2013
Canadian University finds Chinese Foreign Fisheries Catch 12 Times More than ReportedCANADA - Chinese fishing boats catch about US$11.5 billion worth of fish from beyond their country's own waters each year – and most of it goes unreported, according...
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Salmon Farmers Add Lessons Learned to Fish Health PlanCANADA - Lessons learned during a fish health event last year have been added to a proactive plan supported by all Atlantic salmon farmers in British Columbia, announced...
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
C$8.6 million to Support Newfoundland, Labrador Aquaculture IndustryCANADA - The Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) has welcomed Newfoundland and Labrador’s Budget 2013-2014....
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Caution when Harvesting Shellfish this Holiday WeekendCANADA - The Government of Canada is launching its annual awareness campaign in Quebec to raise public awareness of the risks of eating molluscan shellfish harvested...
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Seafood for the Future Recommends Marine Harvest Canada SalmonCANADA - An influential seafood advisory programme in California has confirmed its endorsement of Marine Harvest Canada as a responsible producer of farm-raised...
Monday, March 25, 2013
B.C. Government Accepts Cohen Commission RecommendationsCANADA - In response to the Cohen Commission recommendations, the British Columbia government has accepted the intent of each of the eight recommendations that directly...
Focus on Research, Regulation Praised by Salmon FarmersCANADA - Federal funds earmarked for more research and better regulation will help British Columbia’s salmon farming community and the continued protection of...
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