About us

Amar Seafood operates land-based, closed contained Ocean Wise certified Halibut and Wolffish aquaculture operations located in Victoria, Prince Edward Island and Grand Rivière, Canada. Our broodstock, egg fertilization, hatchery, nursery and grow-out operations make us North America’s only fully integrated Halibut andWolffish company. 

 

In 2022 Amar Seafood obtained the Halibut Pei facilities in Victoria, Prince EdwardIsland, Canada. The company is a subsidiary of Amar Seafood and renamed Amar Seafood PEI.

An important source of protein

Aquaculture is an efficient means of supplying important protein sources to our growing population. At Amar Seafood, we want to contribute in developing successful food production with a sustainable focus, in order to help our future generations - both in terms of diet and environment.

 

Supplied with geothermal modified saltwater wells, Amar Seafood leads the development of an industry in strategic locations across Prince Edward Island and Grand Rivière, where these wells exist.

Proof of concept

Proof of concept has been achieved and many milestones have been surpassed giving us a huge advantage over any competition. Using our own geothermal modified salt-water wells provides a reliable and safe water supply at a low operating cost.

Local Impact

By prioritizing local industry and services, Amar Seafood will contribute and participate in the development of the communities’ social economy.

Increased productivity and career possibilities will result in growth in the community, need for new and existing suppliers and support personnel, and increased activity in the area.

By 2033 we will create

63

Jobs

190

Indirect jobs

Key partnerships

Strongpartnerships will be key in the development of efficient and sustainablewolffish and halibut processing facilities, and in our work towards furtherdeveloping and strengthening the aquaculture and fisheries industries in Québecand Prince Edward Island.

CRIBIQ is a non-profit organization which mission is to promote and support innovative development projects in the various branches of the Quebex bio-economy.
The University of Quebec at Rimouski (UQAR) is the academic partner of the program that play a key role in the wolfish nutritional and welfare market development.
Merinov is a provider of innovative services to the whole of Quebec’s fisheries and aquaculture industry, that has a leading position in wolfish aquaculture.
Akvaplan-Niva is a Norwegian research company that conducts applied research to optimize production and ensure the welfare of new species such as wolfish.
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