Category Archives: Aquaculture

Ralph Surette on Salmon Farming

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Dan Earle

SALMON FARMING: AN INDUSTRY THAT NEEDS TO BE CAGED By Ralph Surette: reprint from Chronical Herald, May 12. 2012 Serious salmon farming is coming to Nova Scotia. Wonderful news, you’ve surely heard. Lots of jobs. A few people are against it, … Continue reading →

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Salmon wars video

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Dan Earle

Click on logo below to view an interesting and informative movie clip on salmon farm fishing discussion in Nova Scotia.

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Shelburne couple can appeal fish farm decision, court rules

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Dan Earle

From September 2, 2011 Chronicle Herald, Business Section. The judge’s reference to the fostering of community involvement in the management of coastal resources under the provincial Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act is encouraging. By CHRIS LABIA Business Editor Fri, Sep … Continue reading →

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GM salmon could breed in wild, study shows

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Dan Earle

Grow GM fish in closed containers on land to minimize risk, researchers urge By Emily Chung, CBC News Posted: Jul 15, 2011 5:21 PM ET Last Updated: Jul 15, 2011 5:21 PM ET Genes from genetically engineered Atlantic salmon could … Continue reading →

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TREPA letter exchange with Minister Belliveau on aquaculture

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Dan Earle

  Original Letter (see reply below) From: John Sollows, Executive Director, Tusket River Environmental Protection Association, P.O. Box 103, Tusket, N. S., B0W 3M0. Date: June 29,2011 File no: 11-041 Dear Mr. Belliveau: We are disappointed with your decision to … Continue reading →

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