How has aquaculture added to New Brunswick’s seafood industry?

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In New Brunswick, the development of aquaculture has served to supplement the traditional fishing industry, which is often volatile and subject to fluctuations in fish stocks, weather conditions, and foreign market competition.1

By utilizing hatcheries, the aquaculture sector has expanded the province's seafood production to include the cultivation of several key species, specifically:

Salmon1
Trout1
Mussels1
Oysters1

This diversification helps stabilize the industry by providing a controlled environment for production, distinct from the challenges faced by wild-capture fisheries in areas like the Bay of Fundy, the Northumberland Strait, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.1