Feb
05
2020

Canada's DFO Says Land-Based Fish Farms Commercially ‘Ready’

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has concluded a study of alternative technologies to open-net salmon farms in B.C., and concludes only two are commercially “ready.” Those two systems are land-based RAS (recirculating aquaculture systems) and hybrid systems.

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Oct
25
2019

Orfa Cabrera Named Whole Oceans' Hatchery Manager

Whole Oceans has announced that Orfa Cabrera has joined the company as the Hatchery Manager.

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Sep
03
2019

Bucksport Planning Board Approves Whole Oceans Permit Application

The Bucksport Planning Board approved the site plan review application submitted by Whole Oceans for its proposed 1.4-million-square-foot development on the banks of the Penobscot River. The application, covering 31 criteria outlined in Bucksport’s land use ordinance, encompassed a bound book more than two inches thick. The review and vote on what could eventually be a $180-million project were accomplished in less than 90 minutes.

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Aug
16
2019

Emergent Holdings Hires Justin Hankins as VP Finance

Emergent Holdings announced that Justin Hankins has been hired as Vice President of Finance.

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Jun
03
2019

Emergent to Buy Majority Stake in Kuterra

"The deal links land-based salmon operations on the west and east coasts of the United States."

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May
28
2019

Canada Creates New Aquaculture Science Committee

"The Canadian government has announced the creation of an external advisory committee on aquaculture science and will "immediately" launch a public process to select member of this new committee."

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May
22
2019

Whole Oceans Closes on Land Purchase in Maine

"Recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) company Whole Oceans has completed the purchase of a parcel of property in Bucksport, Maine, U.S.A., where it plans to raise Atlantic salmon."

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May
16
2019

Kuterra to Harvest in September 2019

"British Columbia’s lone land-based Atlantic salmon farm expects to harvest its first crop of 3 kg-fish in September after a 13-month hiatus."

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Apr
29
2019

British Columbia Ready Made for RAS

"Land-based salmon farmers hoping to secure their place in North America's promising west coast market..."

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Mar
01
2019

Deconstruction of Bucksport Paper Mill at Whole Oceans Site

"Bucksport's Verso paper mill is in the redevelopment process and set to become home to land-based aquaculture company Whole Oceans and Maine Maritime Academy."

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Apr
07
2014

Future of Fish Farming is Indoors

"The Future of Clean, Green Fish Farming Could Be Indoor Factories"

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