Salmon and lobster in harmony
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Editor's Note 
 
With President Trump going ahead to impose reciprocal tariffs this week on goods entering the U.S., check out our regulations section to read the stories on the impact of the tariffs on the North American seafood trade.
- Seyitan Moritiwon, Associate editor
 
THIS WEEK 
 

Excel Career College launches AI in Aquaculture program in B.C.

A British Columbia school, Excel Career College, has launched an AI in Aquaculture program for aquaculture professionals across the province.  It’s a 17-week, fully funded training for eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents developed in collaboration with regional aquaculture leaders.


New coalition formed to educate public on Maine’s aquaculture

A new coalition of business, environmental and economic development organizations is launching an education campaign to support the growth of Maine’s aquaculture sector.


Andreas Kvame steps down as Grieg Seafood's CEO

Andreas Kvame, CEO of Grieg Seafood ASA, has stepped down after 10 years of leading the company. 


 
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Salmon and lobster in harmony

There is quite a pile of evidence at this point that wild lobster populations have historically co-existed very nicely with salmon farming, but new chapters of this story continue to be written. Just recently, in November 2024, a lawsuit was filed by a U.S.-based environmental group Conservation Law Foundation against Cooke Aquaculture, contending that its salmon farming sites off the Maine coast involve dischargement of “pollutants such as fish feces, dead fish and trash.” » Read More...
 
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Viewpoint: Farm Bill updates from the National Aquaculture Association

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Regulations 
 

How will U.S. tariffs affect North American seafood trade?

Tariffs would be terrible. Aquaculture economists agree that imposing tariffs will shift a long-established free trade partnership in North America. It will likely trigger more inflationary pricing throughout the seafood sector’s supply chain. » Read more

Tariffs talks with government must continue, aquaculture associations say

Industry leaders say keeping lines of communication open will be key amidst a potential trade war between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. United States President Donald Trump plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on exported goods from Canada and Mexico. » Read more

 
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Manatee Holdings pioneers Bitcoin Treasury Reserve in aquaculture industry

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Study maps best site for sustainable offshore aquaculture

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Onda study shows MycoFence boosts disease resistance in salmon

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NOAA releases updated National Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan

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New fisheries minister, Joanne Thompson, sworn in under Mark Carney

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Events 
 

42nd Annual Salmonid Restoration Conference

April 29-May 2, 2025
Santa Cruz, California
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International Seaweed Symposium 2025

May 4-9, 2025
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Marine Finfish Aquaculture Summit

May 21-22, 2025
Fort Pierce, FL, USA
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