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Aquaculture in Canada

Hey there little buddy! Do you know what aquaculture means? It's a big word that means raising and farming fish and other sea creatures in special tanks or ponds.

In Canada, there are lots of people who make their living by working in aquaculture. They have special farms called fish farms where they raise different kinds of fish like salmon, trout, and arctic char.

These fish farms have big tanks or ponds filled with clean water and the fish are fed special food that helps them grow big and strong. The people who work on the fish farms make sure that the water is clean and the fish have everything they need to be healthy.

When the fish are big enough, they are harvested and sold in stores or to restaurants all around the world. The fish from Canada's aquaculture industry is known for being high-quality and sustainable, which means that it is good for the environment and doesn't harm the ocean.

So, that's what aquaculture in Canada is all about - growing yummy fish for people to eat while taking care of the environment at the same time!