Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture

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Sportfishing Season to Open April 1
2021-03-27
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Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Nova Scotia Seafarmers Digital Series
2021-01-22
Five online learning opportunities and the Ministerial Awards of Excellence
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Buy Local NS
2020-07-24
It’s never been easier and more important to get your hands on local. Explore our buy local directory and find suppliers and farmers' markets near you.
- Buy Local NS
Fisheries and Aquaculture Student Bursary Program
2020-03-17
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Student Bursary Program aims to help Nova Scotia fill the labour gap for aquaculture, seafood buying and seafood processing facilities.
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Lobster Quality Research and Innovation Centre
2020-03-17
A new $2.5 million lobster quality and innovation centre will find new ways to further advance the quality and export value of lobster.
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Nova Scotia’s International Seafood Brand
2019-04-02
Seafood exporters have a new brand, Nova Scotia Seafood, to promote products in international markets.
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