Aquaculture Certification - Final Exam Review

What is the ASC terrestrial ingredient reporting threshold?

1%

What is the definition of a fomite?

An inanimate object that can transmit disease.

True or False: Fluorescent lighting does not interrupt cell division in salmonid eggs.

False

Which organization issues fish transfer permits in BC?

DFO

What does ASC stand for?

Aquaculture Stewardship Council

What does GAP stand for?

Good Agricultural Practices

Which province is associated with the Fish Farming Technical Training Manual?

Manitoba

What does brown blood in fish indicate?

High nitrite

Who manages aquaculture leases in PEI?

DFO

Why is it important to keep accurate records in aquaculture?

Regulatory compliance, traceability, and disease tracking.

What are the behavioural signs of stressed fish?

Erratic swimming and surface gasping.

What does aquaculture certification encompass?

The entire company.

What does Health Canada regulate regarding aquaculture?

Food and Drugs Act and Veterinary Drugs Directorate.

How are triploid fish created?

Heat or pressure shock on fertilized eggs.

Which Canadian regions do not have aquaculture?

Nunavut and Northwest Territories

What is the effect of sudden light changes on fish?

Startle response

What are the categories in the Ocean Wise system?

Green (recommended), Yellow (more data), and Red (not recommended).

True or False: Density requirements are only species specific.

False

What is the optimal temperature range for rainbow trout?

10-16°C

What is a fix for high unionized ammonia?

Lower temperature

What are ways to minimize disease in aquaculture?

Biosecurity, monitoring, and vaccination.

What factors does gut evacuation depend on?

Temperature, fish size, and diet.

True or False: ASC and MSC created a seaweed standard.

True

If federal and provincial acts both apply, which requirement should be followed?

The most strict requirement.

Who approves marine licenses in Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia Aquaculture Review Board

Is sewage sludge allowed in the organic standard?

No

What is the maximum temperature change allowed for salmonid eggs?

1°C per 60 minutes.

What are the physical signs of sick fish?

Lesions, fin damage, and discoloration.

What does CFIA stand for?

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

What are some common certification challenges?

Language barriers, weather, and timing.

What are the Transport Canada requirements for vessels?

Nav lights, buoys, and vessel registration.

What is the most common species in PEI?

Blue Mussels

What is the most common species in New Brunswick?

Atlantic salmon

In which provinces does the DFO manage licenses?

BC and PEI

What are the primary disease management methods?

Biosecurity, vaccination, fallowing, and year class separation.

True or False: Proper farm siting is essential.

True

Who are fish escapes in BC reported to?

DFO

True or False: Moving water ownership applies in Ontario.

True

Where do you submit an aquaculture application in Ontario?

MNR

Who manages the shellfish sanitation program?

CFIA

Who handles treatment residue monitoring?

CFIA

True or False: Navigable waters apply in PEI.

True

True or False: Certification is mandatory in aquaculture.

False

Ocean Wise

Sustainable seafood program that helps businesses choose ocean-friendly products

Not recommended

Ocean wise

Canada Organic - organized by CFIA

Canada Organic

Certification for organic aquaculture following strict production rules

GAP - Good agricultural practice

Non GMO project

Non GMO project

Ensures products do not contain genetically modified organisms

Friend of the sea - non government, safe guarding of marine environments

Naturland wildfish

Naturland wildfish

Organic aquaculture certification with environmental and social standards

ATBF - Antibiotic free cert (Certifies fish are raised without antibiotics)

ASC

Certifies responsible aquaculture (environment + welfare)

What are 3 behavioural changes you may notice in your fish if they are stressed?

Off feed

Increased operculum movement

Swimming and schooling

High readings of nitrite?

Something is not right

What are the three stages of starvation in fish?

1. Glycogen (sugar)

2. Lipids (fat)

3. Protein (muscle)

What do chronic or repeated stressors lead to in fish?

Long-term physiological changes, energy depletion, reduced growth, and lower disease resistance

What are the two main fish welfare guidelines in Canada?

• Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC)

• Canada Farmed Salmon Code of Practice (COP)

Types of stressors:

Percevied - predators

physical - handling, transport

Chemical - low DO, poor water quality

Biological - disease

What is welfare?

the state of the animals body and mind and how well natural needs are met.