Projects funded by the Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program
The anticipatory call for request for proposals for FACTAP projects is now closed.
Search the following list of projects approved under the Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program.
The program aims to encourage the Canadian fisheries and aquaculture industries to use clean technologies and measures to improve environmental performance, without incurring large financial risks.
| Project title | Description | Recipient | Funding amount | Provincial partner(s) | Project number | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improved water quality for land-based RAS aquaculture facility | Installation of equipment for a high efficiency system for recovering fish waste. The goal of this project is to reduce phosphorus discharges from the farm by installing various equipment for treating water and waste discharge (drum filters, ozone generator, air flotation and mud press). | Aquaculture Gaspésie Inc. | $574,454.00 | 2023-C002 | Quebec | |
| Electric vessel acquisition | Reduce energy consumption by acquisition of an electric work vessel to carry out site maintenance and harvesting activities. The emissions produced by the operation of a gasoline-powered ship will therefore be eliminated. The project will also include the installation of a diving surface power supply system, making it possible to increase the diver's autonomy and work performance in immersion. | Pétoncles Carleton Inc. | $159,168.56 | 2023-C007 | Quebec | |
| Heat pump/exchanger upgrade | Reduce energy consumption by installing a high-performance heat pump and temperature exchange system to cool water to an optimal growth temperature for Arctic char (12 to 14C). The urban fish farm uses recirculating aquaculture systems in the Ahuntsic district of Montreal using water from the city aqueduct. | 9385-5013 Québec Inc. (Opercule) | $56,388.35 | Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (Québec) | 2023-C011 | Quebec |
| Automation and ozonation at a land-based RAS aquaculture facility | Reducing water use and waste discharge by converting two trout grow out sections of the existing facility into an intensive recirculating farming system (RAS). A total of 12 tanks of 100m3 each will be converted into RAS by adding filtration, temperature control, disinfection, and ozonation equipment. | Ferme Piscicole des Bobines | $77,875.00 | Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (Québec) | 2023-C001 | Quebec |
| Solar energy system | Installation of a solar panel system to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint. In addition, a more efficient oxygen generator system that consumes less energy will be purchased and installed to further reduce the use of electricity on site. | Pisciculture Acadienne Ltee | $389,295.75 | 2023-A011 | Atlantic | |
| Solar energy system | Installation of a 250 kW grid-tied photovoltaics system to reduce energy consumption. This is an off-the-shelf clean technology that can be integrated into the companies’ day-to-day operations and will substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions of the farm. | Hamilton’s Eel Fishery Ltd | $423,186.75 | Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture | 2023-A014 | Atlantic |
| Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) upgrades | Reduce water usage by installing a drum filter to remove solid particles from the recovered wastewater coming from the production tanks. Once the suspended solids or particles are removed it then goes through a moving bed bio reactor to remove ammonia and nitrite before it re-enters the production tanks. This will reduce the demand on the natural spring water source and to limit impact on the environment. | Gibson Creek Fish Company | $35,915.58 | 2023-A013 | Atlantic | |
| Upgrade to washing equipment | Reduce water usage by installing two custom “Otters” for efficient and automated washing of live oysters and two high pressure oscillating nozzle kits for washing oyster bags. The PX2 Otter is designed to be installed on existing live oyster conveyors and replace the current manual processes that have no water flow control. The existing pump on the oyster bag washer will be upgraded to increase the pressure delivery to the oscillating and rotating nozzles. | Pêcheries Thibodeau et Fils Ltee | $56,585.25 | 2023-A020 | Atlantic | |
| Wind turbines and solar energy system | Reduce energy consumption by installing wind driven turbines accompanied by solar panels for thirty participating lobster vessels belonging to members of Brazil Rock’s Association to reduce diesel fuel usage and GHG emissions. | Brazil Rock 3334 Lobster Association | $174,725.00 | 2023-A006 | Atlantic | |
| Solar energy system | Reduce energy consumption by installing a solar array to the processing facility, which will convert the DC energy into AC energy. | DEon Oyster Company | $25,959.75 | 2023-A010 | Atlantic | |
| Solar energy system | Reduce energy consumption by installing a rooftop solar array and battery energy storage system at the main lobster holding and processing facility. This will improve environmental performance by reducing / offsetting energy consumption from current sources which have a relatively high level of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while securing a reliable and renewable energy source for use during outages and emergency situations to power critical systems and key operations infrastructure. | Fisherman's Market International Inc. | $282,091.50 | Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture | 2023-A012 | Atlantic |
| Solar energy system | Reduce energy consumption by installing a ground mount solar PV array and electrical upgrades as well as to provide a model for Indigenous fish processing and exporting facilities. | Yarmouth Bar Fisheries Ltd. | $1,000,000.00 | 2023-A029 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling devices | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | Hedderson Fishing Enterprise Ltd. | $12,876.38 | 2023-A015 | Atlantic | |
| Solar energy system | Reduce energy consumption by replacing a diesel-powered generator on an oyster grading platform with solar panels, battery storage systems, and a backup system connection to decrease maintenance and repairs for the old generator, reduce noise pollution, and reduce oil spills caused by the generator during oil changes. | TXIT Shellfish Corporation | $37,345.38 | 2023-P008 | Pacific | |
| Solar energy system | Reduce energy consumption by replacing the energy input on their floating upweller system (FLUPSY) from a diesel-powered generator to solar panels. The FLUPSY currently operates 24 hrs/day from May - October. These months typically have low cloud cover and installing solar panels will assist in reducing overall GHG emissions at the site. | Below Sea Level Co. | $30,933.55 | 2023-P010 | Pacific | |
| Advanced trawl sonar installation | Installation of a Notus sonar system on a fishing trawler to reduce overall fuel consumption and bottom contact with the sea floor. | P&S Fisheries Ltd. | $95,450.00 | 2023-P002 | Pacific | |
| Solar energy system | Reduce energy consumptionby installing modern, new battery technology, solar panels, and improved inverter/charger technology to facilitate the reduction of emissions. The project will also replace a generator with a newer Tier III model to reduce overall GHG emissions. | 46 South Fishing Company Ltd. | $64,641.75 | 2023-P012 | Pacific | |
| Refrigeration efficiency upgrade | Improvements to a walk-in refrigeration unit that will help reduce GHG emissions and food waste in a particularly remote location. | Haida Wild Limited Partnership | $93,225.00 | 2023-P014 | Pacific | |
| Installation of oil recycling filter units on fishing vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | A&S Fishing Enterprise Ltd. | $26,360.55 | FACTAP-2022-A030 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling filter units on fishing vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | BADS Fisheries | $14,135.68 | FACTAP-2022-A032 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling filter units on fishing vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | Clarke & Sons Fishing Ltd. | $16,460.87 | FACTAP-2022-A034 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling filter units on fishing vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | DMC Enterprises Ltd. | $17,770.76 | FACTAP-2022-A035 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling filter units on fishing vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | Family Knots Ltd. | $11,141.30 | FACTAP-2022-A036 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling filter units on fishing vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | Hartensons Enterprises | $11,182.22 | FACTAP-2022-A037 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling filter units on fishing vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | Hicks Fisheries Ltd . | $13,957.49 | FACTAP-2022-A039 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling filter units on fishing vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | J&W Harvesters Ltd. | $13,935.23 | FACTAP-2022-A040 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling filter units on fishing vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | J&Y Fishing Inc. | $13,949.03 | FACTAP-2022-A041 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling filter units on fishing vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | JBR Gillett Fisheries Ltd. | $22,658.51 | FACTAP-2022-A042 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling filter units on fishing vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | L&M Harvesters Ltd. | $13,935.23 | FACTAP-2022-A043 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling filter units on fishing vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | LSJ Fisheries | $12,698.69 | FACTAP-2022-A044 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling filter units on fishing vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | Marine Harvesters Ltd. | $13,935.23 | FACTAP-2022-A045 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of Oil Recycling Filter Units on Fishing Vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | Navigator Fisheries Ltd. | $12,461.53 | FACTAP-2022-A046 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of Oil Recycling Filter Units on Fishing Vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | Olivic Fisheries Ltd | $14,061.14 | FACTAP-2022-A047 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling filter units on fishing vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | R&M Fisheries Ltd. | $15,463.98 | FACTAP-2022-A049 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling filter units on fishing vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | Scott Anderson Ltd. | $16,667.03 | FACTAP-2022-A051 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling filter units on fishing vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | Sound Venture Enterprises Ltd. | $12,079.37 | FACTAP-2022-A052 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling filter units on fishing vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | Spirit Fisheries | $12,517.79 | FACTAP-2022-A053 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling filter units on fishing vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | Strong Island Enterprises | $11,095.40 | FACTAP-2022-A054 | Atlantic | |
| Clean energy hydraulic generator | Installation of a hydraulic generator that will provide clean electric power to the entire crab fishing vessel and reduce the need for additional generators while at sea. This green technology will lower emissions, green house gases, and reduce fuel needed. | G.P. Fisheries Ltd. | $19,752.26 | FACTAP-2022-A061 | Atlantic | |
| Refrigeration upgrade | Upgrading the existing refrigerant from the main ice maker and replacing it with a more environmentally friendly option. | Scotia Garden Seafood Inc. | $33,371.25 | FACTAP-2022-A070 | Atlantic | |
| Increased water clarity and reducing water consumption for recirculating aquaculture system | Improving the water quality and reducing water use for the recirculating aquaculture system. | Bar None Ranches Ltd | $51,900.00 | FACTAP-2022-C001 | Prairies | |
| Land-based recirculating aquaculture system – net-zero solar project | Installation of a solar array, including ground mount solar racking systems solar panels and inverters, to offset the electrical needs of the fish farm. | Smoky Trout Farm LTD | $427,673.80 | FACTAP-2022-C011 | Prairies | |
| Refrigeration upgrade | This project will upgrade existing ice making equipment that is inefficient to an environmentally-friendly refrigerant that is considered a ‘natural’ component that provides a safe and energy efficient option for reducing energy consumption in the seafood processing industry. | French Creek Seafood | $365,231.26 | FACTAP-2022-P004 | Pacific | |
| Refrigeration upgrade | Upgrading the existing refrigeration components to an on-demand system, which will allow the system to be used needed, thus reducing the carbon footprint especially on slow fishing days. This will reduce carbon emissions and significantly reduce the impact of refrigerant leaks. | Pachena Fishing Company |
$76,533.30 | FACTAP-2022-P023 | Pacific | |
| New aquaculture system in a quarry pit with solar power system | Installation of a new farm that is not connected to the local watersheds. The project will use an optimized version of Izumi aquaculture's raceway technology, which has requires 90% less energy use and 98% less fossil fuels than traditional net-pen fish farming. The system will be built in plastic instead of wooden docks to elongate it's lifetime and more effecient air blowers will be installed. | Izumi Aquaculture inc. | $435,000.00 | FACTAP-2022-C005 | Ontario | |
| Seawater pumping equipment | Upgrade and modernization of seawater supply pumping equipment. This improved system will help avoid harvesting delays in the winter months due to inclement weather. | Norlantic Processors Ltd. | $45,106 | FACTAP-2022-A063 | Atlantic | |
| Solar photovoltaic energy system | Installation of a 100kW grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) with battery energy storage system. | Deep Cove Aqua Farms Ltd. | $185,772 | FACTAP-2022-A059 | Atlantic | |
| Closed-loop glycol cooling system | Installation of a closed-loop glycol cooling system, to increase freeezing capacity and help eliminate waste water. | Schooner Seafoods Ltd. | $204,778 | FACTAP-2022-A069 | Atlantic | |
| Air-filled polyethylene floatation | Replacement of approximately 8000 polystyrene (Sytrofoam) floats on oyster growing bags with sturdier air-filled black plastic floats (tubes). | Baltic Oyster Company | $23,700 | FACTAP-2022-A055 | Atlantic | |
| Solar energy system | Converting current gasoline-operated oyster flopsys and grading equipment to solar power equipment. | Stephen Lewis | $30,049 | $6,010 | FACTAP-2022-A067 | Atlantic |
| Reducing freshwater intake for recirculating aquaculture system | Reducing the freshwater intake for the operation of the tilapia farming RAS system (33% reduction), while also creating a fertilzer as a method of valorising the fish sludge. | Current Prairie Fishermen Corp. | $275,900 | FACTAP-2022-C016 | Prairies | |
| New aquaculture system in a quarry pit | Installation of a new farm in a quarry pit using an optimized version of Izumi aquaculture's raceway technology, which has requires 90% less energy use and 98% less fossil fuels than traditional net-pen fish farming. The system will be built in plastic instead of wooden docks to elongate it's lifetime and more effecient air blowers will be installed. | Izumi Aquaculture Inc. | $13,307 | FACTAP-2022-C004 | Ontario | |
| Improved salmon processessing | Acquiring an automated salmon filleting machine and grinder to be able to handle the annual increase in salmon fillet processing. The new equipment would reduce water usage by 47% and electrical products such as crustaceans and molluscs. | SMML Holdings Inc. (Steelheard Food) | $173,000 | FACTAP-2022-C006 | Ontario | |
| Reducing the impact of trawling and by-catch | Reducing the impact of trawling on the seabed by integrating more efficient semi-pelagic panels (Thyboron 22 VFB), a false bead with a different configuration (Rockhopper type) and a lighter net mesh (Euroneema). This will reduce the weight of the fishing train by 10% and would also reduce the by-catch rate. | Pêcheries Danamé Inc. | $69,274 | FACTAP-2022-C008 | Quebec | |
| Improving processing to reduce power consumption | Improving the processing efficience by installing two new dehydrators to reduce the number of harcests for these species and reduce power consumption is hard through shortened drying time. | Sea Forest Macro Algae Ltd. | $308,570 | FACTAP-2022-P032 | Pacific | |
| Larger seafood holding systems | Installation of new and larger multi-day live seafood holding systems, which will hold live prawns and crab for 3-7 days when they have a full load to deliver. | Sustainable Seas Fishing | $81,617 | FACTAP-2022-P005 | Pacific | |
| Solar energy system | Installation of rooftop solar panels to offset utility electricity consumption. | 1195895 B. C. Ltd. | $266,544 | FACTAP-2022-P007 | Pacific | |
| Multibeam sonar mapping technology | Installation of multi-beam mapping sonar and satellite compass on a commercial fishing vessel to reduce fuel consumption, reduce gear loss and minimize impact on sensitive habitats. | Arbegar Fishing Company Ltd. | $45,994 | FACTAP-2022-P013 | Pacific | |
| Multibeam sonar mapping technology | Installation of multi-beam sounders bottom fishing vessels to improve fishing efficiency and reduce benthic impact. | Sea to Sky Fishing Ltd. | $32,385 | FACTAP-2022-P030 | Pacific | |
| Energy efficient photobioreactor | Increasing energy efficiency in a local shellfish hatchery by using cost effective photobioreactors. | Seed Science Ltd. | $84,519 | FACTAP-2022-P009 | Pacific | |
| New energy efficient technology | Installation of equipment from EcoEmissions of a patented technology that improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions in commercial and industrial diesel engines. | Simpson Eneterprises Ltd. | $30,338 | FACTAP-2022-P011 | Pacific | |
| Geothermal well | Support the installation of a second large plate heat exchanger to operate with the facility's geothermal well as a means of preheating or cooling incoming seawater as an important element in the shellfish seed production protocol at the L'Étang Ruisseau Bar hatchery. | L'Etang Ruisseau Bar Limitée | $47,591 | FACTAP-2021-A023 | Atlantic | |
| New winter buoy system | Pilot test a new buoy better adapted to winter rearing conditions. This system will allow the mechanization of the overwintering process under the ice and the recovery of the rearing structures the following spring. The Flipfarm rearing system will reduce the number of boat trips for loading, harvesting of oysters, overwintering of the rearing structures and their recovery in the spring. | L2 - Recherche & Production Aquacole Inc. | $42,000 | FACTAP-2021-A005 | Atlantic | |
| Bilge water filtration | Creation of a bilge water filtration program to install filter systems on commercial inshore fishing vessels. This will help reduce oily bilge water discharge and better protect against contamination. | Maritime Fishermen's Union - Nova Scotia | $60,414 | $5,000 | FACTAP-2021-A002 | Atlantic |
| Addition of a hydraulic generator | Replacement of a diesel generator on the recipient's fishing vessels with an engine mounted hydraulic generator resulting in overall fuel reduction and corresponding carbon emissions resulting from fishing activities. | Brothers Five Fisheries Ltd. | $29,676 | $4,100 | FACTAP-2021-A007 | Atlantic |
| Installation of ultra-fine particulate oil filtration on fish harvesting vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | Colcor Fisheries Ltd. | $7,467 | FACTAP-2021-A016 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of ultra-fine particulate oil filtration on fish harvesting vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | Glen & Jerry Fisheries Inc. | $21,256 | FACTAP-2021-A012 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of ultra-fine particulate oil filtration on fish harvesting vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | Hill Enterprises Ltd. | $19,269 | FACTAP-2021-A015 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of ultra-fine particulate oil filtration on fish harvesting vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | Newfoundland Leader Ltd. | $13,296 | FACTAP-2021-A014 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of ultra-fine particulate oil filtration on fish harvesting vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | Strugnell's Fishing Enterprise Ltd. | $11,106 | FACTAP-2021-A011 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of ultra-fine particulate oil filtration on fish harvesting vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | Thorne Enterprises Ltd. | $17,013 | FACTAP-2021-A013 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of ultra-fine particulate oil filtration on fish harvesting vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | TJL Enterprises | $8,514 | FACTAP-2021-A017 | Atlantic | |
| LED light installaion | Installation of LED light fixtures which consume much less energy and hence produce less greenhouse gas emissions (roughly half for the same quantity of production growth) for a higher light conversion efficiency. | Acadian Seaplants Ltd. | $378,164 | FACTAP-2021-A004 | Atlantic | |
| Solar energy system | Installation of a panel solar power array on the roof of a shellfish processing facility to reduce the plant's electrical energy consumption and carbon emissions. | Atlantic Aqua Farms | $210,000 | $20,000 | FACTAP-2021-A024 | Atlantic |
| Cooling system | Diversification of an existing cooling system at highly-automated cold storage and retail packaging distribution facility. Using an ammonia glycol loop using variable frequency drives (VFDs) will help reduce overall power consumption. | Ocean Choice International Halifax Inc. | $497,025 | FACTAP-2021-A026 | Atlantic | |
| Solar energy system | Addition of solar power capabilities to raise high quality oyster seed at a land-based nursery. This facility has the capacity to accommodate about 4 million seed per crop and can produce two crops per year. | Town Point Consulting Inc. | $59,625 | FACTAP-2021-A008 | Atlantic | |
| Solar energy system | Installation of solar equipment to offset energy use, as well as making an important switch to using a recirculated water oyster washing system for washing oysters on the processing line. | Cascumpec Bay Oyster Company Ltd. | $238,331 | $20,000 | FACTAP-2021-A006 | Atlantic |
| Solar energy system | Installation of a solar power system that will produce enough power to run the motor that turns the paddle wheel of the shellfish facility's floating upweller system or FLUPSY. The system will generate more energy than the motor will consume and assist in taking the operation off the grid. | J.P. Oysters Ltd | $40,764 | $5,435 | FACTAP-2021-A019 | Atlantic |
| Solar energy system | Outfitting an existing oyster barge to run solely off of solar power, therefore eliminating the need to run diesel or gas powered generators. This will provide power required to run the water filtration systems for the seed nursery and other small equipment, reducing GHG emissions produced by the oyster growing operation. This also eliminates the risk of fuel spills into the waterways. | Sweet Selects | $9,116 | FACTAP-2021-A009 | Atlantic | |
| Recirculating technology for improved water quality and filtration | Installation of a higher efficiency RAS filtration system at a pilot scale, producing 55 tons of fish per year. This will significantly reduce energy consumption and green house gas emissions generated by the facility. | Smoky Trout Farm Ltd. | $176,300 | FACTAP-2021-C007 | Prairies | |
| Recirculating technology for improved water quality and filtration | Installation of a new rearing system in a 1.5 acre pond at a rainbow trout and smallmout bass fry hatchery. The system will effectively concentrate and remove solids (faeces and non-ingested feed) with a pump creating a vacuum effect under the system. | John Caselton | $44,097 | FACTAP-2021-C003 | Ontario | |
| Hatchery upgrade | Installation of a fingerling hatchery in a container near a quarry pit, which will increase the supply of nutrients to the quarry. This will also reduce dependency on the activities of the hatchery on the local watershed. | Lyndon Farms Inc. | $46,528 | FACTAP-2021-C011 | Ontario | |
| Automated feeding system and energy efficient oxygen generation system | Installation of various equipment to improve environmental performance, including: an automated fish feeding system; a variable speed oxygen generator; and a water filtration system. These acquisitions will allow the company to improve water quality, increase recirculation rate, reduce feed conversion rate by avoiding waste, improve the quality of water discharged from the facility, and reduce energy consumption. | 9132-1810 Québec Inc. (Raymer Aquaculture) | $223,350 | $44,670 | FACTAP-2021-C004 | Quebec |
| Efficient water use reduction | Installation of a moving bed bioreactor to an existing drum filter to improve the quality of the water in the hatchery. This will significantly reduce water exchanges and use less energy to heat the water. | Dryland Fisheries (Steven McCraken) | $21,694 | FACTAP-2021-C010 | Prairies | |
| Automated feeding system | Installation of a new automated, electric land-based feeding system. The new system, built on land, will replace gasoline-powered equipment and reduce GHG emissions. Purchasing food in bulk will also lead to a significant decrease of single-use plastics. | Wild West Steelhead (Nil-Ray Farms Ltd) | $239,000 | FACTAP-2021-C012 | Prairies | |
| New crab cooking system | Installation of a new Dungeness crab cooking system that will reduce electricity usage, reduce water usage, and increase product recovery. The system will also improve safety and create new jobs by allowing local processing of BC dungeness crabs, rather than have it sent to the US for processing. | Arctic Pearl Ice and Cold Storage Ltd (Liu Holdings Ltd) | $435,750 | $10,000 | FACTAP-2021-P008 | Pacific |
| Equipment upgrade to reduce energy consumption | Installation of ice machine upgrades that will reduce energy consumption and double ice-making capacity to meet growing business needs, including increased icing required during transport due to climate change. This new equipment will offer the latest advances in technology to help reduce environmental impact (reduce GHG emissions), reduce noise levels, and increase efficiencies. | Blundell Seafood Ltd | $261,277 | $10,000 | FACTAP-2021-P025 | Pacific |
| Technology upgrade to reduce energy consumption | Installation of Flowpressor aeration technology, which helps to maintain oxygen levels and create barriers to harmful conditions such as harmful algae blooms. This will help reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining the high performance and a high level of animal care that is currently provided with less efficient traditional diesel compressors. | Cermaq Canada | $344,500 | $10,000 | FACTAP-2021-P017 | Pacific |
| Installation of ultra-fine particulate oil filtration on fish harvesting vessel | Installation of Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter systems to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids used. | James Walkus Fishing Company Ltd | $59,504 | $10,000 | FACTAP-2021-P019 | Pacific |
| Energy efficient motor | Replacement of an old Caterpillar motor to reduce the fuel consumption and GHG emissions per trip by replacing the older unrated engine with a new tier 3 emissions model. | Maker Pay Fishing Inc. (Loren James) | $58,756 | $10,000 | FACTAP-2021-P029 | Pacific |
| Technology upgrade to reduce energy consumption | Installation of Flowpressor aeration technology, which helps to maintain oxygen levels and create barriers to harmful conditions such as harmful algae blooms. This will help reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining the high performance and a high level of animal care that is currently provided with less efficient traditional diesel compressors. | MOWI Canada West | $293,020 | $10,000 | FACTAP-2021-P028 | Pacific |
| Fuel ehancement system | Installation of fuel enhancement system on commercial fishing vessel that helps diesel fuel to burn faster and cleaner by removing carbon build up in pistons and cylinders. | S & S Vessel Holdings Inc. | $50,413 | $10,000 | FACTAP-2021-P001 | Pacific |
| Solar energy system | Installation of solar panels to help power the facility and allow for excess energy generated during the off seasons to be fed back into the grid, therefore removing the requirement for storage batteries. | Seed Science Ltd | $40,306 | $10,000 | FACTAP-2021-P022 | Pacific |
| Oyster FlipFarm | Support the replacement of existing cage and line systems for growth and storage of market oysters with FlipFarm technology. FlipFarm provides an ideal environment for oyster growth, conditioning and hardening along with the ability to have complete control over fouling, pests and predators. | Bill and Stanley Oyster Company Inc. | $187,445 | FACTAP-2020-A018 | Atlantic | |
| Fuel saving generator | Support the purchase of a generator powered by a hydraulic motor ran by the main engine resulting in not having to run the diesel powered generator. | Olivic Fisheries | $29,103 | FACTAP-2019-A004 | Atlantic | |
| Fuel saving generator | Support the purchase and installation of an electric/hydraulic generator off the vessel's main engine. | B.A.D.S. Fisheries Ltd. (Chris Bath) | $27,079 | FACTAP-2019-A008 | Atlantic | |
| Hydraulic pump system | Support the purchase and installation of an outboard hydraulic pump system to power the oyster boats entirely by hydraulic. | Eel Lake Oyster Farm Ltd. | $6,492 | FACTAP-2019-A017 | Atlantic | |
| Installation of oil recycling by-pass filter units on fish harvesting vessel | Support the installation of a superior oil filtration product on vessel engine(s) – install Generation 2 Filtration (G2F) oil filter to reduce the quantity of operational oils and fluids consumed. | Russell's Fisheries Ltd. | $12,319 | FACTAP-2019-A023 | Atlantic | |
| Solar power generation system | Support the purchase and installation of solar panels to upgrade its current solar power generation capacity in order to increase the energy efficiency of the farm as well as its potential to generate and store more green power allowing for greater efficiencies at the husbandry, harvesting and distribution practices. | Shandaph Oysters | $36,780 | FACTAP-2019-A029 | Atlantic | |
| Fuel saving generator | Support the purchase and installation of a hydraulic generator on the transmission which is powered by the main engine. | P&R Fisheries | $23,674 | FACTAP-2019-A031 | Atlantic | |
| Power conversion on commercial vessel to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions | Support the installation of a drive system that attaches to the main engine that will eliminate the use of 2 auxiliary engines, yet still supply all of the A/C electric needs for the vessel. | F.A.S Seafood Producer Ltd. | $111,176 | FACTAP-2019-P003 | Pacific | |
| Hybrid heating system | Support the installation of a hybrid heating system. Salmonid growth is proportional to the thermal units provided by the rearing water. Increasing this temperature will reduce the time required for the fish to reach a similar size. This frees up rearing space for subsequent cohorts, allowing for an increase in production with similar infrastructure capacities to those already in place. | Ferme Piscicole des Bobines Inc. | $242,000 | FACTAP-2020-C011 | Quebec | |
| Catch sensor technology for fishing gear | Support the installation of advanced wireless sensor technology offered by Marport on the fishing gear of a vessel. | Leader Fishing | $56,060 | FACTAP-2020-P004 | Pacific | |
| Multi Beam Sonar Mapping System | Support the purchase and installation of a Furuno Multi beam Sonar/Time Zero Mapping System to improve mapping of the sea floor to facilitate improved catch of target species and avoidance of non-target species such as rockfish. | Highline Fishing | $13,186 | FACTAP-2020-P009 | Pacific | |
| Project Freeze for sustainability | Support the purchase and replacement of the existing freezer system on the vessel. | B&S Fishing Ltd. | $81,406 | FACTAP-2020-P012 | Pacific | |
| Improved water quality and filtration – bilge containment | Installation of a market-ready Wavestream bilge water filter system onboard commercial lobster vessels to reduce bilge waste contamination by 85% to 90%. | Coldwater Lobster Association | $37,425 | Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture | FACTAP-2020-A014 | Atlantic |
| Equipment optimization and carbon footprint reduction | Replacement of the existing diesel support engine with a new 20 KW hydraulic powered electrical system to run off the main engine which will reduce fuel consumption, oil requirement and CO2 emissions by 100%. | Ryan Ventures Ltd. | $25,725 | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador – Department of Fisheries and Land Resources | FACTAP-2020-A010 | Atlantic |
| Environmentally-friendly trawl equipment | Installation of an Echo wireless based shrimp detection system that identifies where shrimp are being caught throughout a tow thereby reducing the number of tows required to meet catch limits thus reducing bycatch and fuel consumption. | Russell Garth Lloyd | $91,781 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries | FACTAP-2020-P024 | Pacific |
| Refrigeration efficiency upgrade | Purchase and installation of a new environmentally friendly freezer system to increase freezer capacity thereby reducing number of fishing trips needed and fuel consumption. | Dark Horse Fishing Ltd. | $68,598 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries | FACTAP-2020-P030 | Pacific |
| Efficient engine replacement | Replacement of 2 engines onboard fishing vessels with new tier 3 emission rated engines which will reduce fuel use by 20% and reduce engine oil use by 90%. | McEachern Murray and Co. Ltd. | $51,000 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries | FACTAP-2020-P025 | Pacific |
| Expanded Polystyrene Replacement Program | Development and delivery of PEI Aquaculture Expanded Polystyrene Replacement Program to allow operators to apply for funding to support, the replacement and disposal of Styrofoam floatation with newer and more environmentally friendly, air-filled hard plastic alternatives. | PEI Aquaculture Alliance | $150,000 | Prince Edward Island Department of Fisheries and Communities | FACTAP-2020-A021 | Atlantic |
| Advanced centrifugal effluent treatment system | Installation of an advanced centrifugal effluent treatment system that will reduce the amount of new water required for the recirculating aquaculture system and concentrate waste in a drier form to increase operational efficiency. | Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd. | $190,500 | New Brunswick Regional Development Corporation | FACTAP-2020-A009 | Atlantic |
| Renewable energy equipment conversion | Replacement of existing oyster grading equipment from gas power and hydraulic fuel to electrically driven systems to eliminate the use of hydraulic fluid entirely, reduce fuel consumption and noise pollution. | Roger Palmer | $41,588 | Prince Edward Island Department of Fisheries and Communities | FACTAP-2020-A049 | Atlantic |
| Air-filled polyethylene floatation | Replacement of 2 rafts using Styrofoam floatation with new air-filled polyethylene floatation. | VX Tree Island Shellfish Ltd. | $11,333 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries | FACTAP-2020-P022 | Pacific |
| Energy efficient algae photobioreactor | Replacement of the existing algae production system that generates food for shellfish seeds, with a more energy efficient system from Industrial Plankton Ltd. | Seed Science Ltd. | $63,495 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries | FACTAP-2020-P027 | Pacific |
| Solar energy system | Installation of 2 solar panels to offset energy use associated with lobster holding and processing operations. | I. Deveau Fisheries Limited | $604,590 | Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture | FACTAP-2020-A001 | Atlantic |
| Environmentally-friendly ice slurry system | Purchase and installation of ice slurry production and supply system onboard a fishing vessel to improve the environmental performance of daily fishing activities. | Meridien Atlantic Fishing Ltd. | $114,750 | Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture | FACTAP-2020-A054 | Atlantic |
| Energy efficient algae photobioreactor | Purchase and installation of 2 Industrial Plankton’s algae photobioreactor which will reduce the amount of plastic waste and electricity used to grow algae. | Atlantic Aqua Farms Ltd. | $107,940 | Prince Edward Island Department of Fisheries and Communities | FACTAP-2019-A020 | Atlantic |
| Integration of recirculating aquaculture system technology | Implementation of a recirculating aquaculture system technology into trout fingerling farming. This new system will reduce:
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Manitoulin Trout Farms Inc. | $192,300 | Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry | FACTAP-2019-C014 | Ontario |
| Gas generator replacement | Replacement an old portable gas generator with an environmentally-friendly hydraulic generator resulting in a reduction in fuel consumption and associated emissions. | Craig Bath (B.A.D.S Fisheries Ltd.) | $15,753 | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador – Department of Fisheries and Land Resources | FACTAP-2019-A013 | Atlantic |
| Environmentally-friendly trawl equipment | Purchase of a selectivity device which includes twin trawls and a system of cameras to help efficiently capture target species thus reducing bycatch and fuel consumption. | 9182-7682 (Pêcheries Yan Bourdages) | $114,863 | Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation | FACTAP-2019-C007 | Quebec |
| Equipment optimization and carbon footprint reduction | Improvements to 2 fishing vessels by installing a:
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Conseil de la Première Nation des Innus de Nutashkuan | $364,040 | Québec, Secrétariat aux affaires autochtones | FACTAP-2019-C022 | Quebec |
| Environmentally-friendly trawl equipment | Purchase of Exocet spacer panels and Marport monitoring system which will reduce fuel use and the trawl impact on the seabed. | Pêcherie Clément Samuel | $217,924 | Quebec, Ministère de l'Agriculture, Pêches et de l’Alimentation | FACTAP-2019-C023 | Quebec |
| Improved thermal process | Installation of a Lagarde autoclave which will reduce the amount of steam needed to sterilize or pasteurize the products. This device will reduce propane use by 30% and water use by 80%. | Les Crabiers du Nord Inc. | $224,495 | Quebec, Ministère de l'Agriculture, Pêches et de l’Alimentation | FACTAP-2019-C008 | Quebec |
| Processing plant effluent treatment | Implementation of a waste disposal system for snow crab which will reduce the amount of time required for natural decomposition. | Lower North Shore Community Seafood Cooperative (LNSCSC) | $43,208 | Quebec, Ministère de l'Agriculture, Pêches et de l’Alimentation | FACTAP-2019-C001 | Quebec |
| High efficiency boiler replacement | Purchase and installation of a new high efficiency, low emission propane boiler which will improve plant production while reducing NO2 emissions, fresh water consumptions, and waste water discharge. | North Taste Flavourings Inc. | $74,479 | New Brunswick Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries | FACTAP-2019-A016 | Atlantic |
| Automated water-saving wash system | Installation of an automated cleaning system to filter and reuse water during snow crab processing which will reduce water use by 86%. | Groupe UMEK, société en commandite | $147,284 | Quebec, Ministère de l'Agriculture, Pêches et de l’Alimentation | FACTAP-2019-C024 | Quebec |
| Energy efficient engine optimization | Modernizing of the propulsion system by installing a next generation engine, new transmission, exhaust line, high efficiency propeller as well as a MARENTRACK© remote monitoring system on a snow crab fishing vessel. These implementations will reduce fuel usage by 25% to 30% and reduce associated emissions. | C.D. Pêche Inc. | $245,063 | Quebec, Ministère de l'Agriculture, Pêches et de l’Alimentation | FACTAP-2019-C032 | Quebec |
| Energy efficient engine optimization | Modernizing its propulsion system by installing a next-generation engine, new transmission, exhaust line, high-efficiency propeller as well as a MARENTRACK© remote monitoring system on a commercial lobster fishing vessel. These implementations will reduce fuel usage by 25% to 30% and reduce carbon emissions. | Pêcherie Luc Couture Inc. | $118,159 | Quebec, Ministère de l'Agriculture, Pêches et de l’Alimentation | FACTAP-2019-C026 | Quebec |
| Installation of a hybrid engine | Installation of a hybrid diesel/electric propulsion system on the company fishing vessel which will decrease carbon emissions and noise pollution. | Asadalia Fisheries Ltd. | $239,499 | Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture | FACTAP-2019-A043 | Atlantic |
| Energy efficient freezer unit | Replacement of inefficient commercial 3 phased power refrigeration unit with a modern single phase KeepRite refrigeration unit thereby reducing the amount of electricity used. | Gerald Hackett | $8,925 | Prince Edward Island Department of Fisheries and Communities | FACTAP-2019-A045 | Atlantic |
| Implementation of rockfish descender device | Installation of a rockfish descender device in prawn traps to offset bycatch mortality. | Pacific Prawn Fisherman’s Association | $13,123 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries | FACTAP-2019-P057 | Pacific |
| Fish terminal modernization | Purchase and installation of a BioNovations TS1-1000 holding system and a solar panel array to offset power consumption for the spot prawn fishing terminal. These improvements will reduce:
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RK Fishing | $44,527 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries | FACTAP-2019-P064 | Pacific |
| Integration of enhanced recirculating aquaculture system and biomass heating system | Integration of a biomass heating system and a modernized recirculating aquaculture system. The implementation of this technology will reduce groundwater flow requirement by 95% and reduce energy use by 56%. | B&B Freshwater Fish Farm Ltd. | $98,073 | Manitoba, Agriculture and Resource Development | FACTAP-2020-C009 | Prairies (Manitoba) |
| Energy efficient oxygen generation system | Replacement of the existing pressure swing absorption (PSA) technology with the vacuum swing absorption (VSA) technology allowing more efficient use of energy per unit of oxygen produced. | Ridgeland Aquafarms Inc. | $85,120 | Manitoba, Agriculture and Resource Development | FACTAP-2019-C031 | Prairies (Manitoba) |
| Integration of recirculating aquaculture system technology | Installation of a recirculating aquaculture system. The implementation of this technology will increase production capacity while reducing carbon emission, energy consumption, and water usage. | Cedar Crest Trout Farms Inc. | $91,736 | Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry | FACTAP-2019-C027 | Ontario |
| Solar photovoltaics and battery storage | Conversion of gas-powered power packs to a solar photovoltaic system and energy storage batteries to allow pumps to run continuously under sustainable power. | Bill and Stanley Oyster Company Inc. | $98,653 | Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture | FACTAP-2019-A037 | Atlantic |
| Solar panels and infrastructure power source | Installation of solar panels to power the oyster seed nursery system: FLoating, UPwelling, SYstem (FLUPSY). | Timothy Rayner (Malpeque Bay Oysters) | $36,262 | Prince Edward Island Department of Fisheries and Communities | FACTAP-2019-A051 | Atlantic |
| Replacement of Styrofoam floats | Replacement and proper disposal of exposed Styrofoam billets (floatation equipment) with environmentally friendly air filled billets, continuous pipe floatation systems or pouch systems. | BC Shellfish Growers Association | $1,139,918 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries | FACTAP-2019-P058 | Pacific |
| Environmentally-friendly underwater production monitoring cameras | Purchase and installation of underwater cameras to allow for visual observation and monitoring during feeding at a freshwater cage operation to reduce negative environmental impacts from feed waste. | Aqua-Cage Fisheries Inc. | $95,987 | Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs | FACTAP-2018-C009 | Ontario |
| Advanced composting system | Purchase of a composting system to process fish waste thereby reducing waste and the need to transport waste to offsite locations. | Watersong Farms Inc. | $35,212 | Manitoba, Agriculture and Resource Development | FACTAP-2018-C023 | Prairies (Manitoba) |
| Cover installation to improve environmental performance | Installation of a large innovative and durable tarp structure that creates a barrier between trout and erratic weather and wildlife at the farm, thereby relieving stress on the fish and reducing feed and energy usage. | Cedar Crest Trout Farms | $137,736 | Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry | FACTAP-2018-C026 | Ontario |
| Installation of oil filtering devices | Installation G2F ultra-fine particulate filters to keep vessel engines operating efficiently and achieve full running hours. | Cornick Enterprises (Port au Choix, NL) | $9,019 | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador – Department of Fisheries and Land Resources | FACTAP-2019-A030 |
Atlantic |
| Installation of oil filtering devices | Installation G2F ultra-fine particulate filters to keep vessel engines operating efficiently and achieve full running hours. | Russell’s Fisheries (Harbour Grace, NL) | $12,319 | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador – Department of Fisheries and Land Resources | FACTAP-2019-A023 | Atlantic |
| Installation of oil filtering devices | Installation G2F ultra-fine particulate filters to keep vessel engines operating efficiently and achieve full running hours. | Port Saunders Enterprises (Port Saunders, NL) | $7,500 | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador – Department of Fisheries and Land Resources | FACTAP-2019-A033 |
Atlantic |
| Installation of oil filtering devices | Installation G2F ultra-fine particulate filters to keep vessel engines operating efficiently and achieve full running hours. | Thorne Enterprises (Harbour Grace, NL) | $11,029 | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador – Department of Fisheries and Land Resources | FACTAP-2019-A032 |
Atlantic |
| Addition of a hydraulic generator | Installation of a hydraulic generator aboard a fishing vessel that will reduce diesel consumption and associated emissions. | Hicks Fisheries | $29,970 | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador – Department of Fisheries and Land Resources | FACTAP-2019-A018 | Atlantic |
| Installation of recirculating aquaculture system technology | Installation of the latest recirculating aquaculture system technology which will increase land-based arctic production while reducing energy and water use. | Ridgeland Aquafarm Inc. | $187,500 | Manitoba, Agriculture and Resource Development | FACTAP-2018-C003 | Prairies (Manitoba) |
| Improved engine performance | Purchase and installation of a more efficient engine and transmission in a crab vessel that will reduce fuel consumption by an approximate of 28% and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20%. | 690386 B.C. Ltd. | $40,889 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries | FACTAP-2020-P006 | Pacific |
| Efficient diesel engine replacement | Purchase and installation of a commercial grade tier 3 diesel Hyundai Sea Sall H140 marine engine in a fishing boat to reduce fuel use and CO2 emissions. | Robert Hughes | $64,194 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries | FACTAP-2020-P018 | Pacific |
| Efficient water use reduction | Installation of a vacuum air lift (VAL) foam fractionator and a moving bed biofilter which will significantly reduce water use while improving discharged water quality. | 2074931 (Deepwater Farms Inc.) | $89,777 | Alberta, Agriculture and Forestry | FACTAP-2020-C002 | Prairies (Alberta) |
| Hydro-powered heat pump | Purchase and installation of a water-based heat pump. This conversion will help move the facility towards an environmentally-neutral production system by reducing energy consumption by 40% and the reduction of 44 tons of CO2. | L’Etang Ruisseau Bar | $258,414 | New Brunswick Regional Development Corporation | FACTAP-2020-A007 | Atlantic |
| Solar powered compost system | Purchase of a solar panel composting system that will allow fish manure and mortalities to be turned into compost, thereby reducing CO2 production, energy use and the need to transport waste to offsite locations. | Miracle Springs Inc. | $68,580 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries | FACTAP-2020-P010 | Pacific |
| Installation of semi-closed containment aquaculture system | Implementation of a semi-closed containment system (SCCS) to reduce environmental impact from farmed salmon to wild salmon. The implementation of this semi-closed containment system is a technology transfer from Norway and will be a first for Canada. | Cermaq | $752,247 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries | FACTAP-2020-P021 | Pacific |
| Integration of enhanced recirculating aquaculture system and biomass heating system | Purchase and installation of recirculating aquaculture system technology that will reduce:
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PEI Mussel Farms Inc. | $290,696 | Prince Edward Island Department of Fisheries and Communities | FACTAP-2020-A015 | Atlantic |
| Advanced industrial water treatment system | Purchase and installation of an advanced industrial-scale waste treatment system demonstrating the ability to reduce waste from a land-based rainbow trout aquaculture farm in Quebec. | Ferme Piscicole Bobines | $303,750 | Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec | 2018-C001 | Quebec |
| Advanced trawl sonar installation | Purchase and installation of SIMRAD SX95 sonar to a trawl vessel which will help efficiently capture target species thus reducing bycatch and fuel consumption. | Independent Seafood Canada Corporation (ISCC) | $321,262 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P038 | Pacific |
| Air-filled high-density polyethylene buoys | Replacement of Styrofoam flotation devices with new air-filled high-density polyethylene buoys. | D. Ritchie Holdings | $6,656 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2019-P044 | Pacific |
| Air-filled polyethylene floatation | Replacement of Styrofoam flotation rafts with a fully enclosed rigid air-filled polyethylene shell. | Below Sea Level Oyster Co. | $48,871 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2019-P043 | Pacific |
| AquaLogic incubator for salmonid eggs | Installation of an incubator to maintain the temperature of brook trout eggs, which helps prevent against infections and reduce the use of treatment products. | Centre de Transfert et de Sélection des Salmonidés | $29,043 | Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec | 2019-C011 | Quebec |
| Auxiliary engine and longline replacement | Replacement of the fishing vessel's auxiliary engine to offset main engine use resulting in reduced emissions and fuel consumption by an approximate of 40% and to upgrade halibut/sablefish longlines to reduce hook loss by an approximate of 82%. | Salish Seas Fisheries | $34,470 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2017-P003 | Pacific |
| Energy efficient algae photobioreactor | Purchase an algae photobioreactor by Industrial Plankton which will reduce the amount of plastic waste and electricity used to grow algae. | Island Sea Farms Inc. | $318,640 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2019-P049 | Pacific |
| Energy efficient algae photobioreactor | Purchase an algae photobioreactor by Industrial Plankton which will reduce the amount of plastic waste and electricity used to grow algae. | Vancouver Island University | $52,470 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2019-P051 | Pacific |
| Energy efficient algae photobioreactor | Purchase an algae photobioreactor by Industrial Plankton which will reduce the amount of plastic waste and electricity used to grow algae. | Nova Harvest Ltd. | $95,000 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2019-P050 | Pacific |
| Energy efficient algae photobioreactor | Purchase and installation of a new energy efficient photobioreactor (PBR) which uses LED bulbs to grow high-density algal cultures. The PBR will allow Étang Ruisseau Bar (ERB) to more than double its biomass production on a per watt basis. This will result in significant energy savings while increasing the production of algae used as a food source for aquaculture. | Étang Ruisseau Bar | $113,000 | New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries | 2018-A004 | Atlantic |
| Energy efficient electrical winch system | Installation of a new electrical winch trawl system with frequency control which acts as a generator and can produce over 1100 KW of power when the vessel is shooting out the trawl. The electrical winch system is one of a suite of new devices that will make the vessel the most energy efficient “green” trawler in Newfoundland in a generation. | Ocean Choice International L.P. | $1,200,000 | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador – Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation | 2018-A011 | Atlantic |
| Energy efficient water pumps | Installation of energy efficient pumps with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) to improve the total amount of energy used to move water around the aquaculture facility. | Hub City Fisheries Ltd. | $74,714 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P023 | Pacific |
| Improved engine performance | Replacement of an old auxiliary boat engine with a new fuel efficient engine resulting in an estimated fuel savings of 10% to 20% and increased dependability for operation in remote regions of the British Columbia coast. | O.M. Harvesting | $41,063 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2017-P002 | Pacific |
| Enhanced rockfish conservation and awareness | Bulk purchase and distribution of 1,300 Seaqualizer rockfish descending devices, and supporting training materials, to the sport fishing community in British Columbia to reduce the mortality of accidentally caught rockfish and increase awareness of rockfish conservation. | Sport Fishing Institute of BC | $74,437 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P029 | Pacific |
| Environmentally-friendly ice slurry system | Installation of Sunwell Technologies' ice slurry system which uses an ammonia gas freezing system that is more environmentally friendly than other refrigerants. | Aero Trading Ltd. | $416,000 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2019-P025 | Pacific |
| Environmentally-friendly oil extraction | Installation of oil extractor devices on 4 commercial fishing vessels to reduce oil and bilge detergent discharges into the ocean where it can harm sea life as well as the need for filters and absorbent cotton pads that are normally sent to landfills. | Leader Fishing Ltd. | $10,107 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P025 | Pacific |
| Environmentally-friendly oil extraction | Installation of oil extractor devices on 10 commercial fishing vessels to reduce oil and bilge detergent discharges into the ocean where it can harm sea life as well as the need for filters and absorbent cotton pads that are normally sent to landfills. | Canadian Fishing Company (Canfisco) | $22,431 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P015 | Pacific |
| Environmentally-friendly oil extraction | Installation of oil extractor devices on 3 commercial fishing vessels to reduce oil and bilge detergent discharges into the ocean where it can harm sea life as well as the need for filters and absorbent cotton pads that are normally sent to landfills. | Moon Dancer Fishing Ltd. | $7,155 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P026 | Pacific |
| Environmentally-friendly trawl doors | Purchase of Thyboron Type 22 trawl doors to increase efficiency and reduce fuel consumption. | Viking Storm Holdings Inc. | $48,000 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2019-P020 | Pacific |
| Environmentally-friendly trawl equipment | Purchase and installation of a Notus trawl wireless net monitoring system on a fishing trawler to help optimize fishing time and prevent damage to the seabed by providing real-time information on catch rate monitoring, which will reduce fuel consumption and associated emissions. | Clarke & Sons Fishing | $88,177 | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador – Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation | 2018-A005 | Atlantic |
| Environmentally-controlled bulk harvest tanks | Implementation of bulk holding tanks with internal circulation systems, a design never used before in Canada, that will allow for greater capacity in the transport of product from shore to site. This will reduce the number of engine hours on outboard motors as well as highway trips required to keep the processing plant supplied with oysters. Funding will also support the replacement of a gasoline-powered forklift with an electric bin tripper, which will reduce fuel requirements and GHG emissions. | Bill & Stanley Oysters Company Ltd. | $52,032 | Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture | 2018-A010 | Atlantic |
| Environmentally-friendly trawl equipment | Installation of new trawl doors, elevated sweeps and sensors to reduce disturbance of the marine floor and reduce bycatch of non-target species while improving fuel efficiency. | D. Malcolm Fishing Ltd. | $74,582 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P006 | Pacific |
| Environmentally-friendly trawl equipment to reduce bycatch | Installation of an LED lighting and monitoring system that will reduce the incidental catch of juvenile groundfish in the northern shrimp fishery. | Pecheries Oneil Bond | $336,803 | 2018-C025 | Quebec | |
| Equipment optimization and carbon footprint reduction | Replacement of a diesel motor used to wash nets to an electric motor, upgrade an old tugboat engine, and make facility electrical improvements to reduce fuel and energy use and air emissions. | West Coast Fish Culture | $37,246 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2017-P006 | Pacific |
| Equipment optimization and carbon footprint reduction | Replacement of an outdated diesel engine with a new efficient engine that will reduce 90,000 liters of fuel use per year, 237.6 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions and particulate matter emissions. | Atchison Fishing Ltd. | $99,999 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P001 | Pacific |
| Equipment optimization and carbon footprint reduction | Replacement of a gas-powered barge with an electric-powered craft and electric-powered hydraulic arm that will result in zero carbon emissions. | Les Huitres Old Harry Inc. | $42,977 | 2019-C002 | Quebec | |
| Equipment optimization and carbon footprint reduction | Purchase of 8-sided trawl nets to reduce fuel use and associated emissions. | Fisheries Vincent Dupuis | $65,876 | 2019-C004 | Quebec | |
| Gas generator replacement | Replacement of an existing gas generator with a more energy efficient solar power system to improve the environmental footprint of the facility by eliminating fuel consumption, noise and air pollution. | D. Ritchie Holdings | $5,391 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P016 | Pacific |
| Heat reclamation from outfall seawater | Installation of a heat-pump to reclaim heat that would have been otherwise lost, resulting in a 95% reduction of propane use. | Nova Harvest | $33,535 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2017-P004 | Pacific |
| High-efficiency nets for invasive species management | Purchase and installation of new and improved high efficiency pelagic trawl nets for catching and removing invasive mysis shrimp from Okanagan Lake, BC. The new nets will improve catch rate while reducing the amount of drag that will result in reduced fuel consumption. | Piscine Energetics Inc. | $57,749 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P041 | Pacific |
| Hybrid energy system project | Installation of solar panels and energy storage batteries to offset diesel transport and annual consumption by two-thirds while reducing risks posed by spills. | Effingham Oysters Inc. | $37,313 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2017-P001 | Pacific |
| Identification of sensitive areas with improved sonar technology | Installation of a new WASSP Multi-Beam sounder that will assist in identifying and mapping sensitive areas on the sea floor, locating harsh bottom areas that may cause gear loss therefore decreasing the impacts of the crab fishery on sensitive marine habitats. | Sustainable Seas Fishing Inc. | $51,855 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P027 | Pacific |
| Automated photobioreactor to improve environmental performance | Purchase and installation of an automated photobioreactor to increase the efficiency of algal production while reducing environmental impacts by decreasing energy use and the number of plastic algae culture bags used by the hatchery. | Manatee Holdings | $51,953 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P010 | Pacific |
| Solar panel technology for improved energy generation | Installation of solar panels in an existing energy system to fully offset electricity consumption from the grid, thereby reducing the ecological footprint of the hatchery. | Abegweit Conservation Society | $75,000 | Prince Edward Island Department of Rural and Regional Development | 2018-A025 | Pacific |
| Improved engine performance | Replacement of old diesel engine with fuel efficient motor reducing diesel particulate matter emissions by 72% and increasing fuel efficiency. | Ocean Cloud Joint Venture | $16,312 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P030 | Pacific |
| Improved mapping and fuel efficiency | Installation of sonar equipment to a pelagic trawler to improve fuel economy and reduce impacts to the sea-floor from redfish fishing in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. | Pecheries Dan Cotton | $52,810 | 2018-C010 | Quebec | |
| Recirculating technology for improved water quality and filtration | Purchase and installation of a new water treatment and filtration system to reduce total suspended solids and nitrogen thus reducing the amount of fresh water required to maintain water quality standards within a recirculating aquaculture system for white-legged shrimp production. | Berezan Shrimp Company Ltd. | $296,310 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P035 | Pacific |
| Increase production capacity | Installation of water turbines to capture natural water flows to increase oxygen levels and reduce overall energy consumption. | Lyndon Fish Hatcheries | $22,072 | Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs | 2017-C002 | Ontario |
| Installing state of the art processing technology | Installation of new dissolved air floatation system to improve waste water treatment and the installation of a new refrigeration storage facility to decrease CO2 emissions by 175.2 tons and energy use by 15% to 20% annually. | Cole Munro Foods Group | $1,000,000 | Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs | 2017-C001 | Ontario |
| Integrated waste conversion | Installation of an anaerobic digester to convert fish waste to biogas, fertilizer and water thereby reducing waste and producing low carbon energy to power their land-based aquaculture facility. | Sth’oqi Aquaculture Limited Partnership | $101,817 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P031 | Pacific |
| Integration of a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) technology | Installation of recirculating aquaculture system technology to reduce water use by 95%, and reduce waste by allowing for the recapture of phosphorous and efficient use of food inputs. | Miracle Springs Inc. | $97,500 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P018 | Pacific |
| Marine net sensors | Purchase and installation of Marport marine sensors that will reduce fuel consumption, carbon emissions, and bycatch. | My Lady Jane Holdings Inc. | $75,156 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2019-P016 | Pacific |
| Multibeam sonar mapping technology | Purchase and installation of modern Furuno WASSP F3X Multibeam sonar technology that will improve operating efficiency and reduce bycatch of species of concern. | 607237 B.C. Ltd. | $28,195 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2019-P017 | Pacific |
| Multibeam sonar mapping technology | Installation of a WASSP F3 Multibeam sonar system that will reduce fuel use, risks of setting traps in sensitive habitats, and gear loss by identifying and mapping the sea floor. | Gladiator Enterprises Ltd. | $38,072 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2019-P018 | Pacific |
| Multibeam sonar mapping technology | Purchase and installation of the latest WASSP F3X Multibeam sonar technology that will improve operating efficiency and reduce bycatch of species of concern. | B&S Fishing Ltd. | $40,154 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2019-P011 | Pacific |
| New hydro-powered heat pumps | Replacement of existing natural gas boilers with more energy efficient and environmentally-sound (hydro-electric powered) water-based heat pumps. The conversion of the facilities' current natural gas system for heating seawater by electric heat pumps is expected to yield a 99% reduction in CO2 emissions and an 83% energy use cost-savings. | Coastal Shellfish Corp | $50,000 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P019 | Pacific |
| Non-polluting retrofit for shellfish rafts | Replacement of existing Styrofoam floatation billets, which are responsible for pollution of beaches and marine ecosystems, with high density polyethene floatation billets. | Bee Islets Growers | $43,125 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2017-P005 | Pacific |
| Replacement of Styrofoam floats | Replacement of exposed floating Styrofoam with new and more durable foam-filled molded plastic floatation blocks that will reduce Styrofoam debris emanating from the shellfish farm. | Little Wing Oysters Ltd | $19,900 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P007 | Pacific |
| Seabed mapping system | Installation of a seabed mapping system on fishing vessels to reduce time spent on the water and therefore reduce fuel consumption and emissions. | Valdes Fishing Corp. | $13,595 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2019-P029 | Pacific |
| Solar energy system | Installation of an emissions-free solar energy system to offset energy use at their hatchery. | MOWI Canada West | $305,169 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2019-P010 | Pacific |
| Solar powered compost system | Installation of a solar-powered Ecodrum composting system to process fish waste thereby eliminating groundwater pollution, reducing waste and the need to transport waste to offsite locations. | Northern Divine Aquafarms | $54,728 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P036 | Pacific |
| Solar powered heating system | Replacement of an existing oil fired water boiler with a solar hot water system to heat water in the recirculating aquaculture system, thereby eliminating oil consumption, reducing CO2 emissions and yielding cost savings to farm operations. | Taste of BC Aquafarms | $43,488 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P012 | Pacific |
| State of the art processing technology | Installation of effluent treatment equipment to significantly reduce biological oxygen demand (BOD) by 99.6%, bacteria by 93.8%, total suspended solids by 82.8%, kill viruses and remove blood colour from fish processing plant waste water. | Browns Bay Packing Company | $424,219 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2018-P003 | Pacific |
| UV filters | Purchase of UV filters that will reduce fungus outbreaks throughout the early stages of salmon rearing activities. | 9008-9129 Québec Inc. | $22,500 | Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec / Ministère de l’Économie et de l’Innovation du Québec | 2019-C012 | Quebec |
| Waste water treatment and recycling system | Installation of a new water treatment and recycling system that will reduce the amount of wastewater created. | EWOS Canada Ltd. | $384,000 | Government of British Columbia – Ministry of Agriculture | 2019-P042 | Pacific |
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