Events &
Awards

ACFFA’s 2025 Aquaculture Research, Science and Technology Forum
October 22 and 23, 2025
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! ACFFA’s 2025 Aquaculture Research, Science and Technology Forum will include TWO evening events and ONE day of science presentations.

Wednesday, October 22

Join us at the Right Whale Pub at the Algonquin Resort (184 Adolphus St.) for an evening welcome reception that includes a complimentary beverage and hors d’oeuvres.

Thursday, October 23

A full day of science and research presentations at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre ( 1 Lower Campus Rd) followed by our Charity & Awards Dinner at Drewhaven Town & Country (255 Water St) where we will award the 2025 Atlantic Canada Aquaculture Award. Charity auction to be held in support of ACFFA’s annual Atlantic Salmon Research Award.

Book your hotel now!

October is a busy month in Saint Andrews for tourism so don’t delay in booking your hotel! You will find some options here.

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 2025 Award are now closed. The recipient will be announced in the fall.

Download the Application PDF

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: