Anglers Catching Escaped Trout
CANADA - Some of the hundreds of thousands of trout that escaped from their aquaculture cages off Coffin Island in Queens County Nova Scotia are now being caught by anglers.

Morton's Migrating Salmon Scoop Stopped
CANADA - An application to evacuate wild salmon away from Broughton Archipelago fish farms has ben rejected by federal government. The move puts biologist Alexandra Morton's, who made the proposal, in a precarious position and at risk of a $100,000 fine...

Lice Makes Full Page News for MH
CANADA - A Set of full page advertisements in two of Canada's leading newspapers are being used by the world's largest farmed salmon producer to quell consumer concerns about wild fish health.

Salmon Farming - Takes More than It Gives Back
CANADA - There has been a strong push recently by governments in both the United States and Canada for citizens to increase their fish consumption because of health benefits. writes Chris Genovali, Executive Director of Raincoast Conservation.

Farmed is the Future for BC, says MLA
CANADA - MLA Ron Cantelon is making no apologies for his comments, that suggest commercial fishing of wild salmon should stop and should be done more to promote fish farming.

Where's the Fish-Farm Plan?
CANADA - If fish farms are now banned from the North Coast while the government reworks its approach to the industry, why are the same kinds of aquaculture operations expanding in the waters off Vancouver Island?

New Directions for PEI's Provincial Ministers
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND - Three of PEI's cabinet ministers had their department portfolios shuffled and renamed yesterday during a swearing-in ceremony at Fanningbank. With some changes for the Aquaculture Department.

Minister Ritz at New Brunswick Agriculture Summit
CANADA - The Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, will co-chair the New Brunswick Agriculture Summit today.

Minister Visits Chile to Strengthen Partnerships in Sustainable Aquaculture
OTTAWA – Loyola Hearn, the Canadian Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, wrapped up his visit to Aqua Sur 2008 by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Jorge Chocair, Chile's Undersecretary for Fisheries.

North Coast Farm Ban Is Supported
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Agriculture Minister Pat Bell has announced a moratorium on any finfish farms north of Aristazabal Island, 150 kilometres south of the mouth of the Skeena River.

Fish Farming Offers Rural Regeneration
ONTARIO - Northern region plans to expand aquaculture are still being thwarted by Government policies, say local supporters and interested businesses.

Aqua Sur: Big Event for Canadian Aqua Business
CANADA - Atlantic Canada is well represented as this Year's Aqua Sur in Chile.

Shelling Out for Energy Efficiency
NEWFOUNDLAND - A $2.4-million research project, between Memorial University Newfoundland and Dalhousie University aims to find a more efficient means of processing and disposing of crab and shrimp shells.

Media Hype and Vested Claims Need Addressing
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The media must understand the facts before it slates coastal industries such as the salmon farming. This was the message from Gerry Furney, mayor of Port McNeill, speaking at the ninth Annual Positive Aquaculture Awareness Awards in...

Woodland Couple Join Cooke's Team
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR - COOKE Aquaculture has appointed Damon and Jennifer Woodland to their Newfoundland division. Damon becomes Newfoundland Saltwater Production Manager and Jennifer takes the post of Compliance Manager for its Newfoundland Division:Cold...

BC Salmon Forum Releases New Report on Lice
BRITISH COLUMBIA - To facilitate public understanding of the science concerning sea lice and Pacific salmon, the BC Pacific Salmon Forum has published a comprehensive review by independent biologist Dr. Brian Harvey, entitled 'Science and Sea Lice:...

Joint Initiative to Improve Habitat and Sustainability
CANADA - A Memorandum of Understanding has been agreed by the Canadian Government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to protect and enhance fish and fish habitat throughout the country.

$24 Million to Boost Newfoundland Industry
CANADA - Around CAN$24 million will be ploughed into Newfoundland's aquaculture sector by federal government and private sector to advance the industry off the south coast.

BC Salmon Farmers Welcome Federal Commitment
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The CAN$70 million-worth of Government funding for Canada’s aquaculture industry has been welcomed wholeheartedly by industry stake holder.

Fisheries Policy to Benefit from Provincial Funding
CANADA- Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial government has announced a $10,000 contribution to the Municipalities fisheries committee. It will enable continued assistance and advisory work on the region's fisheries policy and the Fishing Industry Renewal...

Where Will the Meat Come From
CANADA - The world’s population is increasing by 78 million each year, and by 2030, more than eight billion people will inhabit the Earth.

QA Certification for Cooke Aquaculture
NEW BRUNSWICK - The freshwater division of Cooke Aquaculture has earned accreditation to the Seafood Trust's Certified Quality Salmon Eco - Label.