I am excited to introduce myself as the new Research & Development Coordinator with the AANS! I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know many of you through our ongoing research projects, and I look forward to continuing to meet our members, whether virtually or (hopefully, soon) face-to-face.
Our ongoing research and development projects aim to promote the innovation and technology of Nova Scotia’s aquaculture industry. We have developed three exciting projects through NRC-IRAP, where we work directly with farmers on smaller-scale initiatives:
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We are working with an oyster farmer to diversify their business to include seaweed cultivation directly on their existing oyster lines. This project involves developing alternative methods of sporulating seeded lines using resources available provincially.
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We are building a strategy to implement Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification for the shellfish sector in Nova Scotia. We are working to develop an analysis to see how we can help move the shellfish farmers to achieve certification requirements. Keep a look-out for our short questionnaire that will be sent out soon!
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We are working with a shellfish farmer to develop a plan to assist in the development and growth of their business and to better understand the stages of business development that exist among oyster farming and processing.
A proposal for the AANS Strategic Plan has been developed through Labour and Advanced Education to support capacity building and to develop programs focusing on the attraction and retention of youth and skilled workers to the aquaculture industry. This is being proposed as an aquaculture sector initiative.
We have many other projects on the go, as well. If you are interested in learning more, or have a project idea, please don’t hesitate to reach out to rdc@seafarmers.ca.
Latest News
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LINGUINE WITH CLAMS
Jan 21, 2021 -
The Atlantic Oyster Export Café is Live!
Jan 18, 2021 -
THREE-CHEESE BAKED OYSTERS
Jan 13, 2021 -
Washington Dept. of Ecology Gives Cooke The Green Light
Jan 7, 2021 -
SALMON WITH CRANBERRY-THYME CRUST
Dec 18, 2020 -
TROUT AND LEEK KOULIBIAC
Dec 11, 2020 -
FRIED OYSTERS
Dec 3, 2020 -
AANS to launch Oyster Engagement Workshop
Nov 24, 2020 -
ITALIAN GRILLED EEL
Nov 13, 2020 -
HONEY BALSAMIC STEELHEAD TROUT
Nov 13, 2020 -
BAKED HALIBUT & ASPARAGUS
Nov 12, 2020 -
BROILED MUSSELS WITH SWEET PAPRIKA AIOLI
Nov 12, 2020 -
PAN FRIED OYSTERS OREGANATA
Nov 12, 2020 -
MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE STEAMED CLAMS
Nov 12, 2020 -
TROUT WITH GARLIC LEMON BUTTER HERB SAUCE
Nov 12, 2020 -
SALMON BURGERS
Nov 12, 2020 -
MAPLE CURRIED MUSSELS
Nov 12, 2020 -
SMOKED SALMON PASTA
Nov 12, 2020 -
SALMON CAKES WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE
Nov 12, 2020 -
SPICY MAPLE-BROILED SALMON
Nov 12, 2020 -
SMOKED SALMON SALAD
Nov 12, 2020 -
OYSTER SHOOTERS
Nov 12, 2020 -
NOVA SCOTIA OYSTER ROCKEFELLER
Nov 12, 2020 -
BACON-WRAPPED OYSTERS
Nov 12, 2020 -
Fall 2020 Update: Meet Laura, Our New R&D Coordinator!
Oct 1, 2020 -
Ocean Aware project puts $29 million in play for development of fish tracking technology in Atlantic Canada
Jul 30, 2020 -
AANS Back-to-School Photo Contest!
Jul 2, 2020 -
Nova Scotia marine fish farming is among the most environmentally sustainable food industries in the world.
Jun 8, 2020 -
Report shows farmed salmon’s progress in sustainability
Jun 4, 2020 -
Supercluster on a mission to increase value of Canada's marine economy
May 22, 2020 -
Nova Scotia Government renews Liverpool Bay salmon farm lease
May 1, 2020 -
Dalhousie-BBI Face Shield
Apr 30, 2020 -
2005 Hino 22’ truck with ThermoKing Reefer
Apr 17, 2020 -
Visit to DAL AC
Apr 17, 2020 -
R&D Priority Setting Session 2020
Apr 16, 2020 -
Conference Presentations Are Online for Viewing!
Feb 8, 2018 -
Conference Photos Are Up!
Feb 5, 2018 -
Day Trip to Cooke Aquaculture Saddle Island Farm
May 8, 2017 -
Natalie's Work with the AANS January-April 2017
Apr 28, 2017 -
Nova Scotia Seafood Night
Mar 27, 2017 -
Charles Purdy - PRODUCER OF THE YEAR - Taste of NS Awards 2016
Feb 28, 2017 -
A RISING TIDE FOR NOVA SCOTIA
Feb 21, 2017 -
Aquaculture Canada Joins Sea Farmers in Halifax.
Feb 10, 2017 -
January Newsletter
Feb 10, 2017