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Sea Change: Innovation and Impact in Atlantic Aquaculture
On this week’s Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Tom Taylor, Executive Director of the Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association, about the state of finfish aquaculture in the region. The industry is a significant engine for mostly rural areas in the region, supporting over 8,000 jobs and boosting gross domestic product (GDP) by over $900 million. Over 1,300 suppliers generate $600-$700 million worth of business each year from the aquaculture sector. Tom tells us about the history of the industry, dating back to government-led research in the 1970s, to the exciting innovation…
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