What is aquaculture?

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Answer 1

Aquaculture is the farming of freshwater and saltwater organisms. Unlike fishing, aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, implies the cultivation of aquatic populations under controlled conditions.

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Answer 2

AQUACULTURE

Aquaculture is farming of fish, shellfish and aquatic plants in fresh or salt water. Aquaculture products are grown in earthen ponds, freshwater lakes and bays, or in the open ocean. The fish are fed and cared for to ensure optimum health and product quality. Once the fish or shellfish reach an appropriate size, the crop is harvested, processed and shipped to market, generally arriving within hours of leaving the water.

There are fish and seafood farming operations in every Canadian province and in the Yukon Territory.  This industry offers many economic benefits for Canadians living in rural, coastal and Aboriginal communities.

Aquaculture is a relatively new commercial activity in Canada and occupies a significant position in the seafood production sector (over 20 per cent). The industry has responded to a global demand for fish and seafood by providing a nutritious and affordable source of protein.  

Canada produces some of the best fish and seafood in the world.  It does this by adhering to high standards for environmental sustainability and product quality.  When consumers buy Canadian farmed seafood products, they also buy Canadian “know-how” – knowledge, expertise and new technologies.

Aquaculture emerged in Canada during the 1970s, a time marked by heightened public awareness of the potential impacts of industrial activity on the environment and increased public scrutiny of industry and government actions to reduce such impacts. There are challenges to farming fish and seafood, just as there are with any kind of land-based farming.  Intense environmental scrutiny has made us better.

Federally, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is responsible for the sustainable development of our fishery and aquaculture resources.  We work with all levels of government to help enable the aquaculture industry reach its full potential and ensure it is managed to minimize environmental impacts and maintain high food safety standards.

Also part of DFO’s role is to create the conditions for an aquaculture industry that brings benefits to Canadians. As stated in the department’s Strategic Plan, “Our Waters, Our Future” (2005), DFO will “seek opportunities to create the conditions for the development of an environmentally sustainable, internationally competitive aquaculture industry in Canada.” This is done in part by investing in science and research development, working in partnership with the provinces and territories, and providing support for industry development programs.

Browse through our website to learn more about finfish, shellfish, freshwater and marine plant aquaculture.