Every year, the ACFFA organizes Atlantic Canada’s premier aquaculture research conference that brings together industry professionals to learn about the latest trends, opportunities, innovations and research in our sector. Our Aquaculture Research, Science and Technology Forum is an important event that contributes to the industry’s evolution and growth.
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ACFFA’s 2026 Aquaculture Research, Science and Technology Forum
October 21 and 22, 2026
Saint Andrews, NB
You are not going to want to miss Atlantic Canada’s premier aquaculture research forum, hosted by ACFFA, the only association in our region focused solely on the salmonid farming sector!
The Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association Salmon Research Award was established in honour of Betty House whose passion for and dedication to salmon in Atlantic Canada was marked by her 20+ year career in the salmon aquaculture industry and her role in the Inner Bay of Fundy Salmon Recovery Project.
The $2000 annual award is presented to a post secondary student who is making contributions to research in fish health, nutrition, innovation, genetics, and/or technologies that contribute to Atlantic salmon rearing, stocking, or conservation. Applications for the 2026 Award are now open. Deadline to apply is May 30, 2026.
The ACFFA established the Atlantic Canada Aquaculture Award in 2017.
The award honours an industry professional who has dedicated 25 years or more in the areas of science, environment, and technology in support of the sustainable development of salmon aquaculture in Atlantic Canada. Previous recipients include:
