The Aquaculture Centre provides Ontario aquaculture information to industry participants and frequently to the general public. Technology transfer and information are conveyed through regular workshops, seminars, factsheets, and applied training programs. In addition to information dissemination the AC assists with government liaison, and trouble shoots a wide variety of non-diagnostic problems confronted by farmers.

The Aquaculture Centre (AC) offers a wide array of services from farmer training to government liaison. The extension program has serviced literally thousands of clientele throughout the province and across Canada over the last several years. Most provincial and federal government agencies utilize our services, and commercial farmers can access a broad range of help programs, often free of charge. Although our primary mandate is to aid practicing farmers, we also deal with individuals and corporations who are examining technical or investment opportunities in aquaculture in Ontario. As part of extension outreach, our staff have also contributed to a wide range of expert industry and government committees which deal with contemporary issues like pathogen control, fish health legislation, policy development initiatives regarding waste management, species for culture, pharmaceutical usage, education training programs, product quality control and performance measures to name a few.