Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program gives a sustainability nod to all rainbow trout and steelhead farmed in freshwater net-pens, raceways, tanks and ponds in Canada. Seafood Watch helps retailers, distributors and consumers make informed decisions about fish and seafood. The program uses a traffic light system with green being the ‘Best Choice’ for protecting underwater ecosystems. This ‘Best Choice’ recommendation...
We are pleased to announce that Marcia Chiasson, Manager, Ontario Aquaculture Research Centre has taken the role of OAA president, for a one-year term. Dr. Marcia Chiasson is a biologist whose academic journey has been marked by a commitment to aquatic animal physiology and genetics. After obtaining her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science...
The Ontario Aquaculture Association welcomes two new board members for two-year terms beginning April 1, 2024. David Seeley David Seeley is the Commercial Director for Skretting in North America. He has held various positions with Nutreco over the past 25 years, the last 14 being in the Aquaculture segment. David is passionate about leadership and...
A new market assessment and growth plan for Ontario’s trout farming sector shows immense opportunity for growth. The report takes a comprehensive look at market trends in Canada and the United States to highlight market demands for more than 15,000 tonnes of Ontario farmed trout in five years — triple the current supply. Authored by...
March 19 – 20 | Fern Resort, Orillia Join fish farmers from Ontario and beyond for our best event yet. Learn about the latest and greatest in the industry, meet other farmers and suppliers, and feast on plenty of seafood! Presented by: Conference Schedule Tuesday, March 19 3:00 – 5:00pm —...
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July 10, 2023 — Minister Lisa Thompson (Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs) gathered with 75+ fish farmers today to open a new $4.5 million expansion at the Ontario Aquaculture Research Centre in Alma. The new Fish Quarantine Facility features a cutting-edge recirculating aquaculture system, teaching laboratories, and additional research space. It opens up new opportunities for...
Join Kana Upton, manager and biologist at Aquacage Fisheries, for a fish farm tour for Local Food Week. Kana takes you on a exploration through the farm and explains how they feed, raise and care for their rainbow trout. You’ll take a ride out on the boat to see live feeding, underwater robots and discuss...
