The discussion focused on aquaculture, hatcheries, tuna fisheries, stock assessment and post-harvest technology.
The project will repurpose a 463,503-square-foot fermentation facility at ADM’s Clinton complex.
The acquisition gives BiomEdit control of Folium’s Guided Biotics CRISPR-Cas technology and BiomElix One.
The facility is expected to open by the end of 2026.
The Nordic-focused fund will finance pre-seed to Series A companies developing maritime and ocean technologies.
The Yacouta project was stocked about six months before the first harvest and is part of a broader government strategy to increase domestic fish production.
The facility is expected to produce approximately 20 to 30 tonnes of giant grouper annually.
This new fund will help B.C.’s fisheries increase opportunities and competitiveness.
Beyond training, the hubs also gave fish farmers access to quality fingerlings and direct connections to public and private sector aquaculture stakeholders.
A further 14 facilities are at various stages of completion across the country, strengthening livestock health.