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Aboriginal Aquaculture Association
Campbell River, B.C. Canada
The Aboriginal Aquaculture Association is a sectoral
organization designed to assist, support and facilitate the
meaningful participation of First Nations in sustainable
aquaculture development. It serves as a resource body
providing guidance and advice with respect to sustainable
aquaculture development, regulation and management of
aquaculture. It believes that aquaculture development has
the potential to play a major role in the diversification
and strengthening of the local and regional economies of
First Nations.
Alberta
Aquaculture Association
Red Deer, Alberta,
Canada
The Alberta Aquaculture Association supports the pursuit
of aquaculture promotion and education.
Aquaculture Association of Canada
St. Andrews, NB Canada
AAC is a registered charity with a mandate to transfer
information between the various sectors of the
aquaculture community. It does this by organizing
workshops and conferences on topical issues, publishing
the proceedings of these events, and supporting students
through scholarships, travel bursaries, and best-paper
awards.
Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Information on products
farmed in Nova Scotia: Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus
mykiss), Striped Bass (Morone sacatalis), Soft Shell
Clams, Scallops (Bay Scallop - Argopecten irradians and
Sea Scallop - Plactopecten magellanicus), Quahog (Clams)
- Littleneck Clams, Cherrystone Clams nd Chowder Clams,
Knotted Wrack (brown algae - Phaeophyceae), Irish Moss (Chondrus
crispus), Atlantic Halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus),
Blue Mussels (Mytilidae), Atlantic Salmon, Arctic Char
and American or Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association
Letang, NB - Innovative and home-grown, Atlantic
Canada’s fish farming industry is filling a global need
for healthy food and bringing economic prosperity to our
region. Truly one of the best locations in the world to
farm fish, Atlantic Canada’s abundant natural ocean
environment provides optimal conditions for the
well-being of farmed fish and the sustainability of the
environment. Atlantic Canada fish farms are locally
owned and operated, and our region’s fish farmers have
built the industry over the last 30 years, becoming
recognized leaders in sustainable and
environmentally-responsible finfish production. Atlantic
salmon is by far the most important finfish species
grown by our fish farmers, but many companies are now
expanding to include other species such as cod, trout
and arctic char as well as mussels and seaweed from
integrated multi-trophic aquaculture farms.
British Columbia Salmon Farmers Association
Campbell River, BC, Canada
The BC Salmon Farmers Association is a forum for
communication and cooperation within the salmon farming
sector, and the focal point for liaison between the
industry and government. BCSFA also provides information
to the public and stakeholders about salmon farming, and
coordinate industry-wide activities, research, and
community events. Our members include both farmed salmon
producers, and many of the companies who provide
services and supplies to them.
British
Columbia Shellfish Growers Association
Comox, BC, Canada
We offer information about the shellfish farming
industry in British Columbia, from how we grow our
products to our association and the people involved. Our
farmers rely on a healthy environment and have been
considered stewards of the oceans for over 100 years in
BC. The cool, pristine, nutrient-rich coastal waters of
BC’s vast coastline (over 27,000km) provide the perfect
location to grow some of the highest quality shellfish
that can be found on menu’s throughout the world. Our
sustainable industry provides over 1,000 full-time jobs
in rural and coastal communities and is an economic
driver accounting for over $33 million in farm gate
sales yearly.
Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The
Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) is a
national industry association, headquartered in Ottawa,
that represents Canadian aquaculture operators, feed
companies and suppliers, as well as provincial finfish
and shellfish aquaculture associations.
Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association
St. Alban's,
Newfoundland, Canada
The Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association
represents the interests of aquaculturists in
Newfoundland & Labrador. It is a member based non-profit
organization with a mandate to facilitate and promote
commercial development of aquaculture. The aquaculture
industry in Newfoundland and Labrador is changing
rapidly, and growing steadily. Newfoundland and
Labrador: Blue mussels, Atlantic salmon, Steelhead trout
and Atlantic cod. Our sites employ the latest
technologies from around the world and our companies are
committed to a culture of innovation and continuous
improvement. NAIA works closely with the many community,
regional and national development and regulatory
agencies to foster an atmosphere of positive growth of
the aquaculture industry for all residences of this
province.
Prince Edward Island Aquaculture Alliance
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island,
Canada
Rich in tradition, PEI has a superior world-wide
reputation for our quality and flavour with chefs,
retailers, and consumers of cultured seafood products.
The cool fresh waters of PEI’s bays and estuaries
provide optimal growing conditions for farmed blue
mussels and Malpeque oysters. Our abundant supply of
high-quality groundwater also allows for dynamic Rainbow
trout, Atlantic salmon, Halibut hatcheries, and nursery
production units to thrive in the global marketplace.
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries - Prince Edward
Island
The mission of the Aquaculture Division is to provide
quality advice, assistance and information to the
aquaculture and estuarial shellfish fisheries with the
goal to support the development of the industries in a
sustainable manner. Description of the development of
the aquaculture industry on PEI. Information on the
cultured fish species in PEI, including the blue mussel,
American oyster and finfish species.
Quebec Fish Processors Association - L'Association
Québécoise de l'Industrie de la Pêche
Quebec, Canada
The Quebec Fish Processors Association is the oldest
association of fish and seafood processing companies in
Canada, and its head office is strategically located in
Quebec City
International Salmon Farmers Association -
Aquaculture, or fish farming is centuries old. Salmon
farming began in Norway approximately 40 years ago but
it has become an economic driver and social mainstay of
coastal and rural communities all over the world – in
countries like Canada, the United States, Chile, the UK,
Australia, New Zealand, Iceland, Ireland and the Faroe
Islands. Salmon farming currently employs thousands of
people, generates billions of dollars into local
economies and provides leadership and training
opportunities for young people so that they can work and
raise families in their home communities. Farmed salmon
has also become a staple part of a healthy, nutritious
and affordable diet for people of all ages.
Aquaculture Stewardship Council
The ASC's mission is to transform aquaculture towards
environmental sustainability and social responsibility
using efficient market mechanisms that create value
across the chain.
Fish & Seafood Suppliers in Canada
Canadian seafood & fish suppliers,
seafood processors, fish processors, fish processing
companies, industrial food processing equipment suppliers,
wholesalers, marine industry, aquaculture, exporters,
importers and government bodies
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