What species are grown commercially in Canada?
In Canada, many species of fish and shellfish are grown commercially. The main commercial salt-water or ocean fish species are Atlantic salmon and Pacific Salmon (Chinook and Coho). The main commercial fresh-water fish species are Rainbow trout and Arctic Char. The main commercial shellfish species are Blue Mussels, Pacific oysters and American oysters. There are also commercial seaweed farming operations in Nova Scotia and British Columbia.
In Canada, many species of fish and shellfish are grown commercially. In addition, there is a growing interest in algae aquaculture in the Atlantic and Pacific. The chief commercial saltwater or ocean fish species are Atlantic salmon and Pacific salmon (Chinook and Coho). The primary commercial freshwater fish species are Rainbow trout and Arctic char. The main commercial shellfish species are Blue mussels, Pacific oysters and American oysters. Seaweed farming operations in Nova Scotia and British Columbia produce edible species as well as those used for pharmaceutical extractions. Nori is the most commonly cultured edible species.
