What is Regenerative Sea Farming?

Regenerative sea farming occurs when commercial or subsistence aquaculture provides direct ecological benefits to the environment. It is the most sustainable means of growing food on the planet. This occurs when commercial or subsistence aquaculture provides direct ecological benefits to the environment, with the potential to generate net positive environmental outcomes. It is the most sustainable means of growing food on the planet.

Youth 20/20 CAN Project – Southern Gulf Islands

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Most Important Questions

Regenerative sea farming involves aquaculture practices that directly contribute to ecological health, potentially yielding net positive environmental outcomes. By mimicking natural ecosystems, it supports marine biodiversity and water quality.

Regenerative sea farming prioritizes environmental sustainability by harnessing natural processes to cultivate marine life. Unlike conventional methods, it aims to minimize environmental impact while producing food.

In a regenerative sea farm, lines anchored to the sea floor with floats support long horizontal grow lines at approximately 2 meters depth. Seaweed grows downward along these lines, while shellfish such as oysters, scallops, and mussels are cultivated in baskets and mesh nets between them.

Community involvement is essential in regenerative sea farming, as it often operates as a social enterprise. Community members can participate in various aspects of the farm, fostering a sense of ownership and collective responsibility for its success.

The main objective is to reinvest the profits into enhancing the farm itself and supporting initiatives aimed at encouraging other local communities to start their own regenerative sea farms. This promotes the expansion of sustainable food production practices.

Seaweed serves multiple purposes in a regenerative sea farm. It helps to absorb excess nutrients from the water, provides habitat and food for marine organisms, and can be harvested for various commercial uses, contributing to the overall sustainability of the system.

Components of a Regenerative Sea Farming System

Unlike land farming there are no inputs: no pesticides, no fungicides, no antibiotics. Seeds taken from local shellfish and seaweed are strung out on the farm and the ocean brings all the nutrients. Seaweed sequesters carbon five times faster than land plants as well as adding oxygen to the water, which aids shellfish growth. Shellfish, as well as being delicious, absorb excess nitrogen from the water and filter up to 5 gallons per day. Fish thrive in the rich farm environment. This is in keeping with First Nation principles of stewardship and renewal. The Southern Gulf Islands Community Resource Center (CRC) is hoping to work in partnership with Tsawout First Nation, whose traditional territory includes the Southern Gulf Islands.

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What is Regenerative Sea Farming?

Regenerative sea farming occurs when commercial or subsistence aquaculture provides direct ecological benefits to the environment. It is the most sustainable means of growing food on the planet. To learn more visit the Southern Gulf Islands Community Resource Centre. You can also email us at info@sgicommunityresources.ca or call us at 250-629-3665.

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