In 2001, aquaculture brought in over $665 million in Canada, over $274 millon in Atlantic Canada and $36.25 million right here in Nova Scotia.

It's an industry on the grow. Get in on the action!

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Getting involved

Interested in achieving a thorough education for a very exciting career in Aquaculture?

The Dalhousie University - Faculty of Agriculture in Truro offers the only comprehensive undergraduate training in Aquaculture in Atlantic Canada (BSc (Agriculture) in Aquaculture). The courses provide a unique blend of animal husbandry skills with management training necessary for an intensive education in aquaculture.

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Should I consider aquaculture?

If you enjoy working with animals, particularly fish, are willing to work outside in any kind of weather, love being around the water, have a love of nature and enjoy trying new things, aquaculture may be the field for you.

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Can I make a good living at it?

With steady growth and good record keeping, your farm can grow to provide a solid, sustainable business. It's not a get-rich-quick scheme; some farms take a few years before species are ready for harvest, but like the family farm of generations ago, aquaculture operations can become a family-run business that grows with them.

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Want To Know More?

Contact your local Human Resources Development Canada office (Manpower office) or visit the Dalhousie University - Faculty of Agriculture.