"The purpose of this Act is to: (a) consolidate and revise the law respecting the fishery; (b) encourage, promote and implement programs that will sustain and improve the fishery, including aquaculture; (c) service, develop and optimize the harvesting and processing segments of the fishing and aquaculture industries for the betterment of coastal communities and the Province as a whole; (d) assist the aquaculture industry to increase production; (e) expand recreational and sport-fishing opportunities and ecotourism; (f) foster community involvement in the management of coastal resources; (g)
"Loans are available to fishers, associations of fishers or companies for: Purchasing or building a fishing vessel; Purchasing and installing engines, equipment, and/or electronics; Technical modifications."
"The following information describes the sampling methodologies for the environmental monitoring of finfish farms in Nova Scotia (NS). This document will also serve as the basis for Nova Scotia shellfish monitoring."
"Recent statistics indicate that Nova Scotia, with total exports of about $975 million, remains one of the leading exporters of seafood in Canada. Nova Scotia fish processors, in producing a wide range of fresh, frozen and value-added products that enjoy world class recognition, utilize all 30 species of fish landed in the province"
"Who Needs This Lease? Anyone who wants to exclusively manage the harvesting of rockweed along a portion of Nova Scotia shoreline for commercial purposes. "
"The Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture issues licences and leases for the commercial culture of finfish, shellfish and marine plants in the province"
"For the first time, a comprehensive Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) is being carried out for the marine aquaculture industry in Nova Scotia. Due to industry expansion, increased public concern and a commitment to ensure environmental sustainability, the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (DFA) implemented an EMP in the fall of 2003"
"This document will explain the current status of aquatic farming, the opportunities and challenges for Nova Scotians, and lay the foundation for a successful Aquaculture Development Strategy."
