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Improving Sustainability & Mitigating the Challenges of Aquaculture

​Aquaculture — the farming of fish, shellfish and seaweeds — is a key industry on Canada’s east and west coasts that is critical to the global food supply given the increasing demand for seafood and the plateau in capture fisheries.

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New Models of Salmon Health Management

Increased density of Atlantic salmon farms can enhance spread of microbial pathogens and risk of disease outbreaks. To resolve this challenge, research will examine disease mitigation strategies, including antibiotic and anti-parasitic treatments.

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Novel Sensors for Fish Health & Welfare

By monitoring fish farms using novel underwater sensors, this research will help increase the sustainability of marine aquaculture.

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Social Licence & Planning in Coastal Communities

This research aims to advance knowledge on social licence in aquaculture by clarifying the expectations and roles of stakeholders involved in achieving societally-endorsed, sustainable aquaculture.

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