New innovative technology will increase the seafood in Nova Scotia as the province’s aquaculture industry may soon be swimming with the big fish. Summerville, area’s first rural land-based aquaculture facility conditioned to grow warm-water fish with eco-friendly technology. Sustainable Fish Farming Canada Limited (SFFC), under the direction of Dr. Jeremy Lee, will introduce Mediterranean Sea bass to the Nova Scotia market.
Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Ron Chisholm said in a conference that aquaculture is a vital industry for Atlantic Canada and has tremendous growth potential. New technology will not only create a new export-based business in rural Nova Scotia but will also provide new technical expertise to Nova Scotia’s aquaculture industry. Chisholm said that Mediterranean Sea bass grow to maturity quickly, for faster turnaround and reduced working capital.
David Roberts of SFFC informed that everything that goes in is sterilized, and everything that goes out is sterilized. He added that it’s a totally natural process. We need to provide very high quality water so the fish are happy. West Hants Municipal Warden Richard Dauphinee said the spin-off for the area should be far-reaching. He also said that it’s always great to see someone come in a start a rural business and create jobs.
