Articles by

Cyr Couturier

The Future is Bright for Global Aquaculture

The United Nations’ most recent biennial publication, State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2018, provides a reasonably accurate portrayal of the status of global...

A Glance at Aquaculture and Fisheries Co-operative Business Models

Co-operatives are particularly well-suited as a business model in smaller communities where aquaculture or fisheries are taking place, so that the maximum number of...

Sea Vegetables, Seaweed Pie and Opportunities in Canada

Marine macroalgae or “seaweeds” are found in products used daily by Canadians and around the world. Toothpaste, for example, often contains a gelling agent extracted...

Fishing and Farming the Seas

Historical Perspective and Future Prospects on Sustainable Seafood Production “We must plant the sea and herd its animals using the sea as farmers instead of...

Innovation is Crucial for Any Industry, Including Aquaculture

The quote, “innovation is the key to success” is one that successful fisheries or aquaculture industries can live by. In order to address operational costs,...

Adapting to Climate Change in Fisheries and Aquaculture

The United Nations recognizes climate change as one of the greatest challenges to global food security this century. Both terrestrial and aquatic environments are...