A group of people have formed a group in the area call Atlantic Coalition For Aquaculture Reform this after the disappointed with the failure of provincial and federal governments to effectively regulate the aquaculture industry.
The group says the government is failing to protect the marine environment and fishing economy.
The group tells us questions are being raised with the sea lice in the salmon cages with the use of the pesticides.
Matthew Abbott, Coordinator for Fundy Baykeeper based in St Andrews says the aquaculture industry is threatening the marine ecosystem.
The growing presence of aquaculture in the waters of Nova Scotia greatly concerns fishermen and citizens around the province.
The Atlantic Coalition for Aquaculture Reform consists of Fundy North Fishermen’s Association, Grand Manan Fishermen's Association, Fundy Weir Fishermen’s Association, Ecology Action Centre (Nova Scotia), Fundy Baykeeper/CCNB (New Brunswick), St. Mary’s Bay Coastal Alliance Society (Nova Scotia), the Friar’s Bay Development Association (Campobello), Friends of Shelburne Harbour (Nova Scotia), and a number of concerned coastal residents.
