About the Aquaculture Sector in Nova Scotia
- We are a major employer – the sector in Nova Scotia employs over 877 people directly and 1550 indirectly and has over 230 businesses ranging in size from under 10 to over 100
- We contribute greatly to the economy – Nova Scotia’s aquaculture production was valued at $90.2 million in 2020, up 10% from $82.1 million in 2019
- We are growing – Production volume increased 24% to 12.6 million kgs in 2020 from 10.2 million kgs produced n 2019
- We are diverse – we employ people from all nationalities and gender identities
- We have lots of opportunities – jobs in aquaculture range from physical labour to specialized work
Shellfish Resources
- Reference Manual for Oyster Aquaculturists (Gov. NB)
- Farmer Resources (Maine Aquaculture Association)
- Best Practices for the East Coast Shellfish Aquaculture Industry (East Coast Shellfish Growers Association)
- The Aquaculture Opportunity (Nature Conservancy)
- Canadian Farmed Oysters – A Summary
