Aquaculture and Marine Plants
- Post-storm Aerial Surveys
Department staff perform aerial surveys of aquaculture sites following storms to quickly assess any impacts.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Aquaculture and Marine Plant News
NSARB Decision issued on Grand Pass Oysters Ltd. applications (190 KB PDF File)
Routine disclosure of Town Point Consulting Inc. application documents (26.3MB PDF File)
Routine disclosure of Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd. application documents (18.3MB PDF File)
Containment Breach Leads to Release of Rainbow Trout (21.6MB PDF File)
Routine Disclosure of Waycobah First Nations Band Council application (9.6MB PDF File)
Resources
Process for Marine Aquaculture Licence and Lease Applications (86Kb PDF File)
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