Aquaculture of local fish begins (jan 18, 1980 – dec 31, 1989)
Description:
Commercial-scale marine finfish aquaculture operations begin in Canada. Industry begins importing and raising Atlantic salmon, which quickly become the dominant species in B.C. fish farms. Between 1986 and 1988, the value of the aquaculture industry in Canada rises to $433 million from $35 million.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 18, 1980
dec 31, 1989
~ 9 years and 11 months