Aquaculture and Marine Plants

Accelerated Direct Sales – COVID-19 response pilot program
The Accelerated Direct Sales – COVID-19 Response for Agriculture and Aquaculture program helps set up a professional e-commerce website with product listings and an online store to sell directly to customers.
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Partnership to develop Aquaculture Development Areas (ADAs) for the Municipality of Argyle
The province and the Municipality of the District of Argyle are partnering to establish aquaculture development areas that help grow the economy.
Economic Impact
The aquaculture industry was worth more than $88 million in 2018 and directly employed 519 men and women in full- and part-time positions. At present, there are 149 companies actively farming fish in Nova Scotia.
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Nova Scotia Aquaculture Research and Development Funding
The Nova Scotia Aquaculture Research and Development Funding Program supports scientific research and development projects that address industry challenges and foster innovation.
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Rockweed
All information relating to Rockweed and other marine plants can be found in the Aquaculture and Marine Plants section. This includes Rockweed information that was previously listed under the Commercial Fishing section.
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