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M. Bavinck et al. (eds.), Governability of Fisheries and Aquaculture:
Theory and Applications, MARE Publication Series 7, DOI 10.1007/978-94-007-6107-0_11,
© Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2013
Abstract Salmon aquaculture is one of the world’s fastest growing food producing
industries that provides many bene fi ts for producers and society. Its rapid development has raised some concerns related to environmental and economic impacts.
Is sustainable development an achievable governance goal for salmon aquaculture?
We explore this question by examining key features that may hinder or foster its governability. We base the discussion on a review of the evolution of the industry, current
practices and trends, emerging concerns, management challenges, and existing policies and regulations. As a system-to-be-governed, salmon aquaculture is a highly
capital-intensive and industrialized commercial activity, with well established technology and markets. The governing system is rather complex, involving multi-layered
authorities, international, regional, national, provincial, state and local departments
and agencies, and numerous regulations, policies and standards. Environmental issues
and concerns related to salmon aquaculture production add to the dif fi culty in governing this industry to achieve sustainability. All of these have effects on the governability of salmon aquaculture industry, which can be improved through technological
improvement, economic-based instruments, and governance solutions.
Keywords Salmon aquaculture • Evolution • Challenges • Policies • Regulations
• Governability • Sustainability
Y. Liu (*)
SINTEF Fisheries and Aquaculture (Fiskeri og havbruk),
Postboks 4762, Sluppen, 7465 Trondheim , Norway
e-mail: yajie.liu@sintef.no
R. Chuenpagdee
Department of Geography , Memorial University of Newfoundland , St. John’s , NL , Canada
e-mail: ratanac@mun.ca
U. R. Sumaila
Fisheries Economics Research Unit, Fisheries Centre ,
University of British Columbia , Vancouver , BC , Canada
e-mail: r.sumaila@ fi sheries.ubc.ca
Chapter 11
Salmon Aquaculture in Canada and Norway –
Appraising Governability
Yajie Liu , Ratana Chuenpagdee , and U. Rashid Sumaila
M. Bavinck et al. (eds.), Governability of Fisheries and Aquaculture:
Theory and Applications, MARE Publication Series 7, DOI 10.1007/978-94-007-6107-0_11,
© Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2013
Abstract Salmon aquaculture is one of the world’s fastest growing food producing
industries that provides many bene fi ts for producers and society. Its rapid development has raised some concerns related to environmental and economic impacts.
Is sustainable development an achievable governance goal for salmon aquaculture?
We explore this question by examining key features that may hinder or foster its governability. We base the discussion on a review of the evolution of the industry, current
practices and trends, emerging concerns, management challenges, and existing policies and regulations. As a system-to-be-governed, salmon aquaculture is a highly
capital-intensive and industrialized commercial activity, with well established technology and markets. The governing system is rather complex, involving multi-layered
authorities, international, regional, national, provincial, state and local departments
and agencies, and numerous regulations, policies and standards. Environmental issues
and concerns related to salmon aquaculture production add to the dif fi culty in governing this industry to achieve sustainability. All of these have effects on the governability of salmon aquaculture industry, which can be improved through technological
improvement, economic-based instruments, and governance solutions.
Keywords Salmon aquaculture • Evolution • Challenges • Policies • Regulations
• Governability • Sustainability
Y. Liu (*)
SINTEF Fisheries and Aquaculture (Fiskeri og havbruk),
Postboks 4762, Sluppen, 7465 Trondheim , Norway
e-mail: yajie.liu@sintef.no
R. Chuenpagdee
Department of Geography , Memorial University of Newfoundland , St. John’s , NL , Canada
e-mail: ratanac@mun.ca
U. R. Sumaila
Fisheries Economics Research Unit, Fisheries Centre ,
University of British Columbia , Vancouver , BC , Canada
e-mail: r.sumaila@ fi sheries.ubc.ca
Chapter 11
Salmon Aquaculture in Canada and Norway –
Appraising Governability
Yajie Liu , Ratana Chuenpagdee , and U. Rashid Sumaila