Joanne Thompson remains Canada’s fisheries minister
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Joanne Thompson remains Canada's fisheries minister after prime minister Mark Carney announced the new Cabinet on May 13. The industry is hoping this means a promising Canadian aquaculture sector.
- Seyitan Moritiwon, Associate Editor
 
THIS WEEK 
 

Joanne Thompson remains Canada's fisheries minister

Joanne Thompson is staying on as the federal minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, announced the country’s 30th Canadian Ministry, commonly referred to as the Cabinet of Canada.


Canadian biotech, EVAH, unveils Barracuda for sea lice treatment

EVAH, a Canadian biotechnology company, has developed a low-dose in-feed product for sea lice treatment. Sea lice have become a global threat to the health of Atlantic salmon, causing a steadily declining public perception and reputation of the industry.


ASC and BluGlacier parade sustainable seafood at French Quarter Festival

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), with BluGlacier and Inland Foods, promoted ASC-certified seafood during the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans.  The events included a media and influencer reception, participation in a French Quarter parade, and a pop-up booth at the French Quarter Festival. 


 
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From the Editor: Community knowledge

Occassionally, I like to read more deeply on surrounding aspects of aquaculture as part of my ongoing education. I sometimes feel that by broadening my knowledge, I am better equipped to curate stories for this industry.  But this time, I went down the rabbit hole of Canada's Impact Assessment Act. It is a piece of legislation that outlines the different factors that must be considered to ensure the sustainable development of major projects. » Read More...
 
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Aquanomics: Navigating through company financial results

Quarterly and annual reports from publicly listed companies contain a wealth of information. One thing that stood out for me, however, was how it would be possible to completely miss the gravity of the situation faced by some farmers, if you relied on the narrative and commentary of the reports and overlooked the key statistics that can be somewhat buried in a sea of backward-looking financial statements. » Read More...
 
 
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Regulations 
 

Viewpoint: One strong industry, one strong voice

For over 32 years, the National Aquaculture Association (NAA) has been the unifying voice of the United States’ aquaculture sector. NAA remains committed to the growth and success of all American aquaculture farms through collaborations with state and federal governments that foster a positive business climate and cost-effective regulations that ensure environmental stewardship. » Read more

Sustainable growth

When Sustainable Blue CEO Kirk Havercroft drives home from the company’s facility in Nova Scotia, just a half mile (800 meters) from the Bay of Fundy’s Minas Basin, he passes cow pastures, a red-roofed community center, barns and siloes, feed mills, farm stands that sell blueberries and corn in season, vineyards, and white farm houses. » Read more

 
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ASC-certified trout fillets from Riverence Provisions debut at Erewhon

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UBC releases first open-source global map of fishmeal and fish oil factories

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International Coalition of Fisheries Associations to launch Seafood Nutrition Toolkit in June

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Aquaculture docuseries Hope In The Water nominated for Emmy Award

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Aquaculture Information Exchange, NAA to host virtual job fair

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Events 
 

Marine Finfish Aquaculture Summit

May 21-22, 2025
Fort Pierce, FL, USA
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Aquaculture Canada Conference

June 8-11, 2025
Fredericton, New Brunswick
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RASTECH 2025

June 9-10, 2025
San Diego, CA
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World Aquaculture and Fisheries Conference

June 9-11, 2025
Hybrid event | Rome, Italy
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