With its four provinces representing over 40,000 kilometres of coastline, Atlantic Canada accounts for the vast majority of Canada’s rich variety of harvested, farmed and processed fisheries products exported worldwide. A skilled workforce, and established post-secondary training programs assist the industry’s management and technology needs.
The aquaculture industry in Atlantic Canada is a dynamic system of food production that is driven by producers of salmon, mussels and oysters. It is supported by world-class research and development facilities, suppliers that manufacture everything from cages to automatic feeding systems, industry associations that provide a strong voice for the industry, as well as governments that recognize the value of the industry and work together with key stakeholders to promote opportunities for growth.
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