ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

GENERAL INQUIRIES:

• Respond to requests on aquaculture in Maritimes Region
• Maintain overview of aquaculture development in the Maritimes

FEDERAL PROVINCIAL LIAISON:

• Work with other federal/provincial agencies with responsibilities for aquaculture
• Within Federal Aquaculture Development Strategy, provide secretariat support to Aquaculture Implementation Committees (NB, NS, PEI)
• Co-chair and/or participate in Federal/Provincial Committees established under MOU Agreements on Aquaculture Development in NB, NS, PEI
• Coordinate review of aquaculture site applications and provide advice to leasing/licensing authorities

REGULATIONS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT:

• Develop regional policies to provide a positive framework for aquaculture development in the Maritimes Region.
• Coordinate and make recommendations on introductions or transfers of fish to be used in aquaculture.
• Coordinate requests by aquaculturists for broodstock/seedstock

AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY LIAISON:

• Facilitate technology transfer between researchers and industry
• Review and recommend proposals for aquaculture development to funding authorities
• Participate in management of federal/provincial funding programs
• Maintain active liaison with aquaculture industry on development projects

COASTAL PLANNING FOR AQUACULTURE:

• Coordinate environmental studies in aquaculture development areas (e.g. Annapolis Basin, N.S.)
• Review shellfish lease use and water classification status
• Maintain aquaculture resource inventory

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