U.S. aquaculture contributes $4 billion annually, says economic report
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After struggling to keep the lights on, AquaBounty closed its operations in PEI and is now selling its aquaculture equipment. In other news, economists say U.S. aquaculture contributes $4 billion annually, yet regulatory complexity thwarts expansion.
- Seyitan Moritiwon, Associate editor
 
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Innovasea adds BiOceanOr’s AI oxygen forecasting for aquaculture solutions

Innovasea, an aquatic solutions company for aquaculture and fish tracking has partnered with BiOceanOr – a water quality forecasting company – to add oxygen forecasting to its environmental monitoring solution. 


U.S. aquaculture contributes $4 billion annually, says economic report

A group of economists released an analysis revealing that the annual economic contribution of U.S. aquaculture production is approximately US$4 billion. The National Aquaculture Association recently released a new infographic based on the report, as part of its campaign to promote the aquaculture industry.


AquaBounty to auction aquaculture assets after PEI farm closure

Land-based aquaculture company, AquaBounty Technologies is selling all of its equipment after closing its remaining farm in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The sale includes new & uninstalled salmon aquaculture plant, LHOs, disc filters, pumps, blowers, new HVAC, electrical, and pre-engineered metal building (PEMB).


 
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Aquaculture advocates fear Washington ban could set a precedent

Aquaculture industry advocates are frustrated by a recent vote that would uphold a proposed ban of commercial net pen fish farming in Washington State. On Jan. 7, the Washington State Board of Natural Resources voted 4-0 with two members abstaining to uphold a ban on all commercial aquaculture in state waters. » Read More...
 
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Why not walleye?

Although the walleye is not a great fighter, it is a very popular sport fish because of its favorable characteristics as a food item. The opening of the walleye fishing season is almost a state holiday in places such as Minnesota and Wisconsin. » Read more

A closer look at Cole-Munro Fisheries

Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater island in the world, separates the north channel from Lake Huron proper, creating a sheltered pocket where aquaculture has thrived for decades. » Read more

 
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TEKSET 2025

Feb. 4-5, 2025
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Ontario Aquaculture Association Conference

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