QSA's Week in Fisheries (#10, 2025)
Canada supports Atlantic finfish aquaculture; BC aquatic restoration funding; G7 maritime security declaration; Atlantic salmon conservation strategy.
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Start Date: 2025-03-09
End Date: 2025-03-15
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Canada Invests in Atlantic Finfish Aquaculture
On March 13, Wayne Long, MP for Saint John–Rothesay, announced a $473,000 investment to support Atlantic Canada's finfish aquaculture industry. The initiative aims to enhance growth, sustainability, and innovation, directly impacting over 2,800 jobs and contributing more than $240 million annually to the economy. This project includes market diversification, skills development, and participation in Aquanor 2025 in Norway, a major aquaculture trade show.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
British Columbia Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Funding
Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced $7.6 million in funding for aquatic restoration in British Columbia. Projects will restore habitats for juvenile salmon, develop tools for habitat restoration, and mitigate habitat loss. This funding, part of the Oceans Protection Plan, addresses climate change impacts and stimulates partnerships with Indigenous groups and conservation organizations.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
