Aquaculture
OVERVIEW
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in farm-raising finfish, shellfish, or any other kind of aquatic animal. These establishments use some form of intervention in the rearing process to enhance production, such as keeping animals in captivity, regular stocking and feeding of animals, and protecting them from predators.
Example Activities:
Cultured pearl production
Finfish hatcheries
Fingerlings (hatchery fish), raising, fisheries services
Fish farming
Frog production, farm raising
Shellfish, farming
The information on the number, size and location of establishments can be used to assess the existing level of competition within the industry in your province/territory.
The table below shows the breakdown between employer and non-employer or indeterminate establishments for each province and territory as well as at the national level. For this industry, 5 of establishments are non-employers or indeterminate and 11 have one or more employees.
Businesses
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Establishments 574 only |
<99 Employee 96.9% only |
Financial performance
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Revenue $545.3 thousand
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Profitability 64% are profitable |
Trade
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Exports $896.7 million
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Import $98.2 million |
Salaries and wages
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