QSA's Week in Fisheries (#7, 2025)
$1.1M boost for BC aquaculture; $1M fish habitat remediation in Ontario; new patrol vessels in Nova Scotia; $218M investments in ocean protection.
Start Date: 2025-02-15
End Date: 2025-02-21
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Pacific Economic Development Canada Invests in Sustainable Aquaculture
On February 20, 2025, the Government of Canada announced over $1.1 million in funding through PacifiCan to support aquaculture innovation on Vancouver Island. The investment includes $881,600 for North Island College to establish a Seaweed Innovation Hub, aimed at enhancing B.C.'s seaweed industry with new processing technologies and a mobile unit. Additionally, $250,000 will go to the B.C. Shellfish Growers' Association to modernize operations and expand global market reach, ultimately creating jobs and boosting the competitiveness of the region's seafood sector.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
DFO Releases BC Marine Finfish Health Audit
On February 19, 2025, Fisheries and Oceans Canada published the results of their fish health audits of British Columbia's marine finfish aquaculture. The report includes data on bacterial pathogens and farm-level diagnoses, emphasizing ongoing research into fish diseases and the impact of aquaculture on wild species. This dataset supports transparency and informed decision-making in the sector.
Sources: Open Government Data Set: open.canada.ca
