Our story starts 50 years ago
Our story starts 50 years ago
We had a vision of transforming the aquaculture industry into an environmentally friendly and sustainable business.
The path there was simple - fish and family come first.
We had a vision of transforming the aquaculture industry into an environmentally friendly and sustainable business.
The path there was simple - fish and family come first.
Where it all began.
Where it all began.
We were founded in 1974 by Paul Merlin, a pioneer in land-based aquaculture here in the Maritimes. Paul found his calling while spending his summers swimming and fishing in rivers all over Nova Scotia. He started studying and implementing different land-based aquaculture techniques in order to reduce the impact of fisheries on the rivers and wild fish he loved. Paul developed a keen interest in pushing the industry towards a more sustainable future and passed his passion on to his children and grandchildren.
We were founded in 1974 by Paul Merlin, a pioneer in land-based aquaculture here in the Maritimes. Paul found his calling while spending his summers swimming and fishing in rivers all over Nova Scotia. He started studying and implementing different land-based aquaculture techniques in order to reduce the impact of fisheries on the rivers and wild fish he loved. Paul developed a keen interest in pushing the industry towards a more sustainable future and passed his passion on to his children and grandchildren.
1974
1974
We started our first fresh water land-based hatchery in Wentworth, Nova Scotia. Used today to provide our saltwater facility with smolt.
We started our first fresh water land-based hatchery in Wentworth, Nova Scotia. Used today to provide our saltwater facility with smolt.
1999
1999
Construction of our saltwater flow through facility is completed in Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia.
Construction of our saltwater flow through facility is completed in Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia.
2011
2011
Completed construction of our first saltwater recirculating facility in Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia.
Completed construction of our first saltwater recirculating facility in Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia.
2017
2017
Completed construction of our certified organic processing facility on-site in Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia.
Completed construction of our certified organic processing facility on-site in Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia.
2018
2018
Received our full organic certification.
Received our full organic certification.
2020
2020
Expanded and modernized our saltwater recirculating facility to further improve fish living conditions.
Expanded and modernized our saltwater recirculating facility to further improve fish living conditions.
2025
2025
Make the switch to fully renewable energy.
Make the switch to fully renewable energy.
