Canadian government funds Vancouver Island aquaculture projects

Funding has been announced for four innovative Vancouver Island aquaculture projects, including a project to develop closed-containment technology.

Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield with representatives for the projects receiving federal funding – Chief Bill Cranmer of the 'Namgis First Nation; Brian Yip of Fanny Bay Oysters and Simon Yuan of Maplestar Seafood Ltd

Funding has been announced for four innovative Vancouver Island aquaculture projects, including a project to develop closed-containment technology.