ACAIRDN

The Research and Development Coordinators (RDC) that make up the Atlantic Canada Aquaculture Industry Research and Development Network (ACAIRDN) were intended to foster the linkages between the provinces by coordinating and communicating research and development issues for the direct benefit of industry and specifically the association’s members. In 2002, RDC positions were created in the following associations: Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia (AANS), Atlantic Canadian Fish Farmers Association (ACFFA), Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) and Prince Edward Island Aquaculture Alliance (PEIAA).

The RDCs also act as the industry liaison with government departments, academia and the public on a daily basis. The linkage of a network of RDCs enables the industry associations to work more closely together to develop and deliver projects of mutual interest that led to significant improvements for the industry.

The network uses different tools to communicate R&D projects, workshops and news with industry including electronic newsletters and facebook. If you are interested in receiving a copy of the RDC electronic newsletters, please email Danielle Goodfellow at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you have a Facebook account, you can simple add us to your page by searching for ACAIRDN.