Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture

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  1. Thank you for joining us for the 22nd Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister’s Conference, partnered with the Seafarmer’s Conference, in Halifax from Feb 25 to 27, 2020

    Thank You to our 2020 Conference Attendees

    Thank you for joining us for the 22nd Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister’s Conference, partnered with the Seafarmer’s Conference, in Halifax from Feb 25 to 27, 2020

       
       
    • The Fisheries and Aquaculture Student Bursary Program aims to help Nova Scotia fill the labour gap for aquaculture, seafood buying and seafood processing facilities.

      Fisheries and Aquaculture Student Bursary Program

      The Fisheries and Aquaculture Student Bursary Program aims to help Nova Scotia fill the labour gap for aquaculture, seafood buying and seafood processing facilities.

       
       
    • A new $2.5 million lobster quality and innovation centre will find new ways to further advance the quality and export value of lobster.

      Lobster Quality Research and Innovation Centre

      A new $2.5 million lobster quality and innovation centre will find new ways to further advance the quality and export value of lobster.

       
       
    • A dad and his two sons try their luck at fishing

      Sportfishing Season now open

       
       
    • Seafood exporters have a new brand, Nova Scotia Seafood, to promote products in international markets.

      Nova Scotia Launches International Seafood Brand

      Seafood exporters have a new brand, Nova Scotia Seafood, to promote products in international markets.

       
       

    • Funding Supports Shellfish Farming

      Funding is available from the N.S. Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board to start, expand or purchase a shellfish farming business. Read the release

       
       

    Aquaculture

    Aquaculture and Marine Plants

    Aquaculture resources, site mapping tool, application process, veterinarian services, leases, licensing, permits, laws and regulations.

    Sportfishing

    Sportfishing

    Lake inventory maps, sportfishing guides, event schedule, tackle program, special management areas, licences and regulations.

    Commercial Fisheries

    Commercial Fisheries

    Commercial Fisheries resources, activities and events, licensing, permits, laws and regulations.