All change for Center for Aquaculture Technologies Canada

At the core of the rebrand is the change in the company name to Onda, which means wave in Latin, and is intended to embody its commitment to sustainable research that creates positive ripple effects across the sector. 

The new company name and rebrand comes on the heels of the recent spin-off from its US parent, the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), announced on 28 May 2024. Onda will maintain alignment with CAT and continue to be an integral part of the Cuna del Mar portfolio. 

While operating under separate governance and management structures, both companies remain focused on collaboration and delivering high-quality, industry leading service standards. 

Onda’s rebrand was led by newly-appointed CEO Myrna Gillis. Gillis brings more than three decades of leadership experience in highly regulated industries including pharmaceutical, life sciences and law. Her experience in sustainable aquaculture includes initiatives in fish nutrition, breeding, waste management and bioactive organic nutrient generation. 

“As we look for ways to feed a growing population, aquaculture has the power to provide a sustainable solution; but it must be managed with great responsibility and care. At Onda, we’re on a mission to nurture a healthier and more sustainable world, starting with sustainable aquaculture,” Gillis said. “Utilising strategic and collaborative research and cutting-edge technologies we are committed to answering pressing questions to better understand our ocean environments and how we can improve the quality, resilience and health of aquatic food sources.” 

Located on Prince Edward Island, within the heart of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, Onda’s state-of-the- art facilities include an array of wet and dry labs equipped for custom-designed bench top and in-tank trials and challenges for a variety of species.