2012 versus 2030

Reallocated sites

New legislation allows the Province to maintain a registry of terminated aquaculture sites for potential reallocation to another operator. 
Before a site is entered into the registry, the site must first undergo a performance review as described in the Aquaculture Licence and Lease Regulations.
If the site passes the review, the site will be entered into the Registry and offered to other operators through a competitive Call for Proposals. Proposals will be judged according to established criteria. A successful proponent will have the exclusive right to apply for the site.
The site can only be used for the purpose for which it was originally approved.

What are we farming in Nova Scotia?

American Oysters
Mussels
Bay Quahogs
Atlantic Salmon
Arctic Char
Atlantic Halibut
Bay Scallops
Clams
Marine Plants
Rainbow Trout
Striped Bass
American Eel
Sea Scallops
Brook Trout

Where are we Canadians farming ?

Aquaculture occurs in every Canadian province, including the Yukon !

We're Open for Business !

Public Information on sites

Information on sites renewed, new applications, amended sites and application refusals,
Also information on how to publicly comment on a site application.

Click here to read.

Map of Aquaculture sites in Nova Scotia

Here's a Link to Nova Scotia's map of aquaculture sites and their owners.

CLICK HERE

NS Aquaculture

Sales were 64 million in 2015, 800 direct industry jobs, and 155 indirect industry jobs..

At present, there are 44 companies actively farming fish in Nova Scotia in more than 270 sites.

Interesting quote

“Aquaculture, not the Internet, represents the most promising investment opportunity of the 21st Century.”

— Peter Drucker, Management Expert & Economist