Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food production activities in the world.
One third of the total worldwide fish production comes from this exciting new industry. In 1999, the industry produced 113,083 tonnes of seafood product, but our share of worldwide production remains at 0.3 per cent. As global competition escalates in the food production sector, Canada s aquaculture industry has an opportunity to expand to improve its market share in fish and seafood. The challenge is to find a balance as we strive to develop the industry, while conserving and managing environmental resources prudently, and protecting public safety and health. To achieve this balance of growth and environmental sustainability, we must be guided by sound science.