Marine finfish aquaculture licence amendment application summary
Applicant
- MOWI Canada West
Date DFO review commenced
- December 12, 2024
Amendment details
- Cage array amendment, no increase in biomass
Current status
Under review
Facility information
| Facility number | 1237 |
|---|---|
| BC Landfile Number | 1406960 |
| Geographic reference (lat/long or UTM) |
50° 29.1373’N, 127° 52.5708’W |
| General location / common site name | Quatsino Sound/ Monday Rock |
| Facility type | Growout operation |
Species
| Currently licensed | Proposed addition |
|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon | No change |
Production
| Currently licensed | Proposed total | Combined peak biomass (tonnes) | 3,240 | No change |
|---|
Tenure size
| Currently licensed | Proposed |
|---|---|
| 100.6 ha | No change |
Equipment and structures
| Option 1 | Option 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Circle cage array | Square cage array |
| Total area (m2) | 92,800 | 10,948 |
| Number of net pens | 12 | 10 |
| Dimensions per net-pen | 120 m | 30 m x 30 m |
| Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Circle cage array | Square cage array | Square cage array |
| Total area (m2) | 92,800 | 10,948 | 18,232 |
| Number of net pens | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Dimensions per net-pen | 120 m | 30 m x 30 m | 40 m x 40 m |
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