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Editor's Note 
 
Still on the government's transition plan to ban net-pen farming in British Columbia, the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance, CAIA, is challenging the DFO’s role in advocating and regulating the industry. There's more in this newsletter.
- Seyitan Moritiwon, Associate editor
 
This week 
 
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CAIA releases first sustainability report for salmon farming sector

Salmon producers in Canada have embraced the commitments made by the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA), as it is reported in its first sustainability report for the Canadian salmon farming sector.


Deep Trekker and UCO team up to enhance aquaculture ROV technologies worldwide

Deep Trekker, an underwater ROV technology company, and Underwater Contracting Ltd. (UCO), a provider of aquaculture solutions, are partnering to deliver technologies that address global aquaculture needs.


Ace Aquatec and Piszolla partner to debut new humane trout stunner

Aquaculture technology company, Ace Aquatec, have sealed a deal with trout farmer, Piszolla, to install the company’s first stunning system.


 
 
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CAIA calls for changes to Fisheries Act during DFO meeting

A clear definition of aquaculture and its role as a food-producing sector for Canadians will go a long way in securing the industry's future, said Tim Kennedy. Kennedy, president and CEO of the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA), appeared before the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) standing committee on Nov. 20 » Read More...
 
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Review: past mechanical control methods for burrowing shrimp

Burrowing shrimp continue to be a major pest to oyster rearing in the Pacific Northwest due to their ability to stir up sediment, drowning ground-cultured oysters and making other oyster culture types difficult to work in as infrastructure and laborers sink into the mud. » Read More...
 
 
Fish welfare 
 

A lifetime harnessing the power of seaweed and IMTA

On May 9, I was very honoured and pleased to receive the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award of the Aquaculture Association of Canada (AAC) at the Aquaculture Canada 2023 annual conference in Victoria, B.C. » Read More...

Industry welcomes Diane Lebouthillier as new Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

After MP Joyce Murray’s announcement that she will not run again in the next federal election, the aquaculture industry has welcomed Minister Diane Lebouthillier as the new federal Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard (DFO). » Read More...

 
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Events 
 

Milford Aquaculture Seminar

Jan. 13-15, 2025
Shelton, Connecticut
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Ontario Aquaculture Association Conference

Feb. 26-27, 2025
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
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