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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 2024 Aquaculture Research, Science and Technology Forum
November 6 and 7, 2024
St. Andrews, NB

Thank you to all our participants and sponsors for making our event such a success! Stay tuned for our 2025 dates!

Atlantic Salmon Research Award.

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.

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Atlantic Canada Aquaculture Award.

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:

2024
Bob Sweeney
SimCorp
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2023
Dr. Steve Backman
Skretting
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2022
Stan McGrattan
Cooke Inc.
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2021
Betty House
ACFFA
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2019
Leighanne Hawkins
Cooke Inc.
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2018
Alan Donkin
Northeast Nutrition
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2017
Gary Taylor
Skretting
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Workshop Reports.
Annual Technical Workshop and Research Review 2021
Huntsman Fundy Discovery Aquarium, St. Andrews NB.
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Annual Technical Workshop and Research Review 2019
Huntsman Fundy Discovery Aquarium, St. Andrews NB.
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Annual Technical Workshop and Research Review 2018
Huntsman Fundy Discovery Aquarium, St. Andrews NB.
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Annual Technical Workshop and Research Review 2017
Huntsman Fundy Discovery Aquarium, St. Andrews NB.
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Annual Technical Workshop and Research Review 2016
Huntsman Fundy Discovery Aquarium, St. Andrews NB.
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Annual Technical Workshop and Research Review 2014
Huntsman Fundy Discovery Aquarium, St. Andrews NB.
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Annual Technical Workshop and Research Review 2013
Huntsman Fundy Discovery Aquarium, St. Andrews NB.
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Annual Technical Workshop and Research Review 2012
Huntsman Fundy Discovery Aquarium, St. Andrews NB.
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Annual Technical Workshop and Research Review 2011
Huntsman Fundy Discovery Aquarium, St. Andrews NB.
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