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EDITOR'S NOTE

"Yesterday, Canada observed the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour the ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and day schools. In the aqua world, we reflect on the role Indigenous Peoples play in being stewards of the water."

Jean Ko Din, Editor

News

B.C.'s coastal First Nations reiterate need for salmon farming

To mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, a group representing some of British Columbia's coastal First Nations communities reiterated their support for the choice to continue salmon farming in their traditional...

Sea lice persist despite lack of salmon farms in B.C. coast

In parts of coastal British Columbia, sea lice infestations on wild juvenile salmon in the absence of salmon aquaculture is occurring at similar levels as during full-scale aquaculture production. This according to a study in...

Ontario Animal Health Network offers new course on working with vets

The Ontario Animal Health Network (OAHN) is offering a free course on working effectively with an aquaculture veterinarian. The course helps farmers and other aquaculture industry personnel collaborate with veterinarians to enhance fish health, ensure...

Virginia farmers affected by Hurricane Helene invited to apply for USDA grant

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that Virginia is the first state in the nation to launch the Farm Recovery Block Grant Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Virginia Farm Recovery Block...

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Artificial Intelligence

Aquaculture Nexus 2025: Adopting AI for smarter farming

The appetite for artificial intelligence (AI) in aquaculture is high and it grows by the day, said Aquaticode CEO Stian Rognlid. Rognlid joined a panel of AI experts for a virtual discussion on the topic...

Rochak Sharma: Exploring the power of AI in aquaculture

Rochak Sharma, chief product officer at TidalX AI, explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing salmon net pen farming. Discover how advanced camera systems and machine learning are improving fish health, optimizing feeding, and tackling sea...