According to the Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association (ACFFA), two new salmon farms have been approved for Jordan Bay, Nova Scotia, to help develop the fishing industry and economy in Southwest Nova Scotia.
The approval of the farms marks another step in the implementation of Nova Scotia’s aquaculture strategy, which builds on farming responsibly, aquaculture engagement, regulatory safeguards, and jobs and the economy.
The Atlantic Canada province hopes the site will create around 27 jobs to the salmon farming industry, which generates around CAN$80m in economic activity.
Pamela Parker, executive director of AFCCA, told World Fishing & Aquaculture: "The approvals of the two new salmon farms will support the investment and expansion plans that Cooke Aquaculture has for Nova Scotia. Canada’s farmed salmon holds an excellent reputation in the market place and this will enable the company to expand their export and domestic sales."
Roger Taylor, Warden of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne, added: "We see this as another step forward in the economic development of our area. We've always been supportive of sustainable aquaculture and have faith in the regulators and the regulatory process."
The salmon farms will be operated by Kelly Cove Salmon Limited, a subsidiary of Cooke Aquaculture Incorporated, which says they will pose minimal risk to the surrounding fish, fish habitat, and fisheries resources.
As part of the license agreement, Kelly Cove Salmon Limited will be required to follow a code of containment for Atlantic salmon in marine net pens, enhance environmental monitoring and reduce stock densities.
