Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture
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Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Nova Scotia Seafarmers Digital Series
Five online learning opportunities and the Ministerial Awards of Excellence
Buy Local NS
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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.
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.
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Aquaculture and Marine Plants
Aquaculture resources, site mapping tool, application process, veterinarian services, leases, licensing, permits, laws and regulations.
Sportfishing
Lake inventory maps, sportfishing guides, event schedule, tackle program, special management areas, licences and regulations.
Commercial Fisheries
Commercial Fisheries resources, activities and events, licensing, permits, laws and regulations.