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Editor's Note 
 
Wildfire season is well underway here in North America. The Jasper wildfires have been especially devastating for Canada. This week's feature shares some amazing stories of resilience and perseverance from hatchery professionals in our community.
- Jean Ko Din, Editor
 
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Light and density adjustments reduce lumpfish aggressiveness: study

Researchers have found that hatcheries can reduce lumpfish aggressiveness toward younger lumpfish by altering light conditions and fish densities inside tanks. 


First Nations groups take Canadian ministry to federal court over B.C. licence renewals

Two First Nations in British Columbia are taking legal action against the federal government and two fish farm companies after the government decided to allow fish farms to operate in B.C. for five years.


Protix’s insect products show environmental benefits in new assessment

Insect feed and food manufacturer, Protix’s products have shown a positive impact on environmental footprint after a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The figures from the assessment, conducted by the German Institute of Food Technologies, like an assessment conducted in 2022 demonstrate that Protix’s black soldier fly ingredients positively impact the planet.


 
 
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In the line of fire

As part of its wildfire preparedness initiative, the hatchery undertakes several basic measures to mitigate the impacts of potential forest fires, such as using metal roofing instead of asphalt shingles for fire-proofing, and keeping the perimeter of the facility clear of dead trees or any dry vegetation that can serve as fuel for wildfires. » Read More...
 
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From the Editor: Handled with care

We’ve encountered a few stories lately about incidents where restocking hatcheries experienced unusual mortalities. In observing the reactions from our readers to these stories, I understood how much love and care the hatchery industry truly has for the animals that they raise. » Read More...
 
 
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Canadian research to reduce ocean acidification in oysters underway

Researchers from Vancouver Island University are collaborating with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) on a research project to make shellfish more resilient to ocean acidification. The acidification means shells become thinner and can increase the death rates of oysters. » Watch webinar

Working with ozone

While there are many benefits to using ozone at a fish production facility, there can be resistance to consider adopting ozone disinfection. There are many misconceptions about ozone and ozone use, much of it based on lack of knowledge and a false sense that ozone is dangerous for staff to work with. » Read More...

 
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