raditional fisheries have been enhanced by aquaculture operations, making the latter the one of the faster growing segments of the agricultural economy. But aquaculture relies on the random selection of wild fish stock. Genomics, as it promises to increase productivity and growth in farming, can also be applied to Canada’s fisheries by identifying and selecting the best fish for breeding.

Such projects aim to incorporate specific traits in future breeding programs to ensure fast growing, healthy, high quality fish.